Launching the Restoration of 'Guide of Dunkirk' - sharing skills and preserving maritime history

ABBEY BOATBUILDER has become the custodian of the Dunkirk Little Ship, 'Guide of Dunkirk' - which we like to call GOD! GOD is now in her yard in Reedham, Norfolk, and will be undergoing a full restoration over the winter. But the exciting part of the project is that we are working together to offer opportunities for local people to get hands on and experience the world of wooden boatbuilding. 
Below is announcement about the partnership with WEST SYSTEMS and a link to our crowd-funder. 

The whole team here at Abbey Boat Builder are super stoked to announce our partnership with WEST SYSTEMS and Women in Boatbuilding.
 
We're so thankful that they recognise the importance of preserving maritime history and have decided to support us as we embark on the restoration of Guide of Dunkirk, not only a historic 38' Watson Class Lifeboat but also one of the heroic "Little Ships" from the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940. 
 
Guide of Dunkirk will live on for generations to come with the help of WEST SYSTEMS and we can't wait to start her restoration and run workshops to help inspire the next generation of craftspeople. 
 
Watch this space for updates and if you'd like to donate toward the restoration or get involved in the workshop then check out our Crowd Funding page. 

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saving-guide-of-dunkirk