Steamship Shieldhall is the country’s last operational steam powered cargo and passenger ship. A unique ship of pre-eminent national significance, a fact recognised by her inclusion as just one of 200 vessels forming the National Historic Fleet, equivalent to a Grade 1 Listed in building terms and therefore an important part of the UK’s maritime heritage.

The charity benefits from goodwill contributions amounting to over £500,000 p.a., this is essential in order  to keep the ship in classification  as a passenger ship, provide seagoing experience for the general public,  as a training facility for youth organisations and steam experience for engineers. We are unable to operate with goodwill alone and £150,000 income is required every year.