Ross Revenge Dry Dock Appeal

Ross Revenge is a remarkable ship with a fascinating history. But it now needs your help.

The significance of Ross Revenge is already officially recognised. It has been placed on the National Historic Ships register, a government-funded independent advisory body that promotes awareness of ships that have played a major role in Britain’s maritime past.

But that does not guarantee its survival. For this to happen, money needs to be raised. For years, volunteers have done their best to keep Ross Revenge afloat. The task is immense. Now a charity has been formed in a bid to secure the ship’s future. 

Your donation will help us get Ross Revenge into dry-dock, overhauled and, in the long-term, put back into working order. At the same time, it is planned to turn her into a heritage visitor attraction so that new generations have the opportunity to discover and experience first-hand two remarkable chapters in Britain’s long seafaring history

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ROSS REVENGE A2 PRINT

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Those who donate £20, choosing the A2 Print Option, will receive an A2 print of Ross Revenge in her record-breaking fishing days as a thankyou. The print will be despatched by the end of May. Please make sure you 'Select Reward' on the appropriate button, opposite.'

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RADIO CAROLINE : THE TRUE STORY OF THE BOAT THAT ROCKED - BY RAY CLARK

This is the second edition of Ray's top selling book, now with the story brought up to date: Including the stories behind 648AM, DAB, Caroline North, Caroline Flashback and other events involving Caroline's iconic ship Ross Revenge.

Radio Caroline was the world's most famous pirate radio station during its heyday in the 1960’s and 1970’s, but did the thousands of people tuning in realise just what battles went on behind the scenes? Financed by respected city money men, this is a story of human endeavour and risk, international politics, business success and financial failures.

We have managed to secure 100 copies of Ray's book which he has kindly made available for our Dry Dock Appeal

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THE GREAT TILBURY ESCAPE - DVD

Revealing and scenic glimpses of a voyage from Tilbury to Blackwater …that almost didn’t happen.

The Port of Tilbury had been home to our ship the Ross Revenge for ten years, but the port authority eventually decided that it was time for her to either leave or be compulsorily scrapped.

On the last day of July 2014 we sneaked her out on to the Thames and headed for a new location on the wide River Blackwater in Essex.

This approximately one-hour DVD, with backing tracks of poignant songs, presents the background, the final preparations, the departure, the voyage and the final arrival at Bradwell, where she now sits at anchor.