The Ship's Company of Penetanguishene

The Ship's Company of Penetanguishene A volunteer group of Marine Heritage enthusiasts dedicated to preserving traditional seamanship skills and a knowledge. Located in Penetang.

The Ship's Company of Penetanguishene is a group of volunteer Marine Heritage enthusiasts dedicated to preserving traditional seamanship skills and a knowledge of our maritime heritage. This is done through the building and sailing of historic small boats such as our flagship HMS Badger, training workshops, woodworking, ropework, sailing theory, and Great Lakes and British Royal Navy history. We a

re based out of Penetanguishene, Ontario on Southern Georgian Bay, in association with the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum, and are a registered not-for-profit group under the auspices of the Ontario Historical Society. We strive to bring alive the naval history of the Great Lakes basin, to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn through interacting with our crew and vessels. Within our community The Ship's Company is a place for volunteers of all ages who like to learn new skills, build friendships, have some fun and actively promote our rich marine heritage. WE NOW OFFER HARBOUR TOURS! Check out our website (www.shipscompany.ca) to learn more and sign up!

A clash of time periods
06/15/2026

A clash of time periods

Learning new Sea shanties is good for morale. Especially if lyrics are altered to suit the occasion
06/11/2026

Learning new Sea shanties is good for morale. Especially if lyrics are altered to suit the occasion

06/07/2026
Lynx is rigged and launched. Hey! She floats!
06/04/2026

Lynx is rigged and launched. Hey! She floats!

Idle sailors tend to get mutinous thoughts.
06/01/2026

Idle sailors tend to get mutinous thoughts.

Stay safe on the water this summer everyone! Looking forward to welcoming you!
05/31/2026

Stay safe on the water this summer everyone! Looking forward to welcoming you!

Heading out on the water?

Make safety your top priority and wear a PFD. Don't have your own? PFDs are available to borrow at the Gate House free of charge through the PARKsmart PFD Lending Program.

Lake Huron fishing boats. In Michigan, they were called a "Mackinaw Schooner" but the ones made in Georgian Bay were cal...
05/28/2026

Lake Huron fishing boats. In Michigan, they were called a "Mackinaw Schooner" but the ones made in Georgian Bay were called "Collingwood Skiffs"

05/26/2026
On a more relaxing downwind run,
05/25/2026

On a more relaxing downwind run,

Running before the storm. Approaching hull speed with just 3 sails set.
05/21/2026

Running before the storm. Approaching hull speed with just 3 sails set.

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1 Main Street
Penetanguishene, ON
L9M1L9

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