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SEA TOUR

26.04.2024 - 20.07.2024

Following the film's premiere at the National Maritime Museum, iconic Thames sailing barge Blue Mermaid set sail from Greenwich on a unique tour, visiting ten ports on the Southeast coast between April and July 2024. At each destination, the hold was transformed into a floating cinema for intimate screenings of Wind, Tide & Oar.

 

Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Skippers of the Future project saw young people crew the barge along the way, earning the National Historic Ships 'Introductory Certificate in Traditional Seafaring' alongside crucial life skills. Operated by Sea-Change Sailing Trust, the project inspired youngsters to consider a career in the maritime industry and increase awareness of the Thames barge heritage.

 

Thousands of people came aboard to experience Thames barge heritage, enjoy the film in a unique setting, and ask questions at a Q&A after each showing.

As Blue Mermaid is not fully accessible to people with restricted mobility, two fully accessible screenings were organised as part of the Sea Tour.

 

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  • 18 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 21:40
    Royal Harwich Yacht Club , Marina Road, Woolverstone, Ipswich IP9 1AT
    As Blue Mermaid is not fully accessible to people with restricted mobility, we are offering two fully accessible screenings as part of the Sea Tour. Watch the film from the comfort of Royal Harwich Yacht Club, whilst being immersed in the captivating experience of life at sea. Screening with subs.
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  • 18 Jul 2024, 18:00 – 21:40
    ST. KATHARINE DOCK, 50 St Katharine's Way, London E1W 1LA, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in St. Katherine Dock and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 13 Jul 2024, 18:00 – 20:40
    RAMSGATE, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate CT11 8LS, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Ramsgate and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 12 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 21:40
    RAMSGATE , Harbour Parade, Ramsgate CT11 8LS, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Ramsgate and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 06 Jul 2024, 18:00 – 20:40
    CHATHAM SUN PIER, Medway St, Chatham ME4 4HF, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Chatham and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 05 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 21:40
    CHATHAM SUN PIER, Medway St, Chatham ME4 4HF, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Chatham and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 22 Jun 2024, 18:00 – 20:40
    BRIGHTLINGSEA TOWN PONTOON, Waterside, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0AX, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Brightlingsea and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 21 Jun 2024, 19:00 – 21:40
    BRIGHTLINGSEA TOWN PONTOON, Waterside, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0AX, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Brightlingsea and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 09 Jun 2024, 18:00 – 20:40
    WOODBRIDGE TOWN QUAY, Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge IP12 1FP, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Woodbridge and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 07 Jun 2024, 19:00 – 21:40
    WOODBRIDGE TOWN QUAY, Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge IP12 1FP, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Woodbridge and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 01 Jun 2024, 18:00 – 20:40
    LOWESTOFT RN&S MARINA, Royal Plain, Lowestoft NR33 0AQ, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Lowestoft and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 31 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:40
    LOWESTOFT RN&S MARINA, Royal Plain, Lowestoft NR33 0AQ, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Lowestoft and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 25 May 2024, 18:00 – 20:40
    HARWICH HA’PENNY PIER, Ha'penny Pier,, View Point Rd, Harwich CO12 3HH, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Harwich and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 24 May 2024, 19:30 – 22:10
    Benfleet Yacht Club , Canvey Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0QT
    As Blue Mermaid is not fully accessible to people with restricted mobility, we are offering two fully accessible screenings as part of the Sea Tour. Watch the film from the comfort of Benfleet Yacht Club, whilst being immersed in the captivating experience of life at sea. Screening with subtitles.
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  • 24 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:40
    HARWICH HA’PENNY PIER, Ha'penny Pier,, View Point Rd, Harwich CO12 3HH, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Harwich and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 18 May 2024, 18:00 – 20:40
    ORWELL QUAY, 7 Anchor St, Ipswich IP3 0BW, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Ipswich and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 17 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:40
    ORWELL QUAY, 7 Anchor St, Ipswich IP3 0BW, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Ipswich and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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  • 11 May 2024, 18:00 – 20:40
    MALDON HYTHE QUAY, The Hythe, Maldon CM9 5HN, UK
    Blue Mermaid opens her hatches in Maldon and welcomes audiences aboard to watch the film. Join us for a truly unique immersion into life at sea in the hold of a traditional sailing vessel.
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