SS Explorer’s first major press release for 2020

“This is the first time the SS Explorer has been able to enter the competition and we are really happy to have been named as a regional flagship. It’s a great piece of recognition for the ship and we are looking forward to working with National Historic Ships UK over the year in promoting the UKs heritage vessels.”

“I’m delighted that the SS Explorer has won a Regional Flagship award in the National Historic Ships UK Flagship competition. This recognition is a credit to everyone involved in the SS Explorer Preservation Society, and positively emphasises the cultural and historical value of their ongoing work. The SS Explorer made a remarkable contribution to scientific research, and is a significant part of Leith’s, and Scotland’s, maritime heritage. I hope this award helps more people to learn about the SS Explorer and its discoveries, both in Leith and beyond.”

“We are proud to berth the SS Explorer in the Port of Leith and our congratulations to all the team on achieving this award. The Society works hard to raise awareness of this important piece of Scotland’s maritime history.”

"This is recognition of the hard work and dedication of a small band of people who had the vision to seek to rescue and preserve the ship. When they started out it seemed a Herculean task but they've proven themselves more than equal to it. Leith's maritime heritage is enormous and there's a great story to tell about it; I'm delighted that the SS Explorer will be part of that telling."

“I am delighted that we are able to offer these Awards again as a means of supporting the sector at a time when it needs our help most. The creativity and resilience these vessels have shown in developing new online engagement packages to meet the current situation has been impressive and I look forward to working with them all in the months ahead.”