Fleet Updates
NHS-UK 2026 Small Grants Highlight Wartime Vessels
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wartime vessels
From the 2026 awardees, two wartime-connected vessels stand out: HMS Cavalier and Massey Shaw.
Published 09 February 2026
Of particular wartime interest:
- HMS Cavalier (1943 CA Class Destroyer, Chatham National Historic Fleet): £500 towards specialist marine protective coatings.
- Massey Shaw (1935 Fireboat, London National Historic Fleet): £700 towards a new valve spindle for the starboard fire pump.
Read the full announcement:
https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/news/nhs/nhs-uk-announces-2026-small-grants-scheme-awardees