Humber Keel and Sloop Preservation Society

16/06/2026

We have had some nice dry days recently enabling us to get back to painting Amy Howson’s hull and volunteer Glen has repaired the fibreglass dinghy that we use as a floating painting platform
On the wet days we have concentrated our efforts on the museum area in Comrade’s hold which is coming along nicely.

04/06/2026

In order to speed up the work on the vessels we are going back to volunteer working days on Saturdays as well as Tuesdays. Starting this Saturday 6th June.
If you would like to get involved with our project and are available on Saturdays or Tuesdays please contact Dave Parker on 07943 875758 for more information.

27/05/2026

The society’s annual general meeting is being held in a meeting room at the Black Boy Pub in Hull’s old town this coming Saturday 30th May, 2 pm.
Anyone interested in what we do is welcome to come along and meet the team after the formal business is completed.

13/05/2026

An interesting snippet.
Barton Sloop Regatta River Excursion as advertised in HDM. Possibly 1929, the year of the last sloop race to be held by the British Legion and supported by Barton business people.

13/05/2026

Here we are!..new mast for Comrade has arrived. Thanks to Ian and Bill, plus the friendly JCB driver. More details to come.
Vid by Ian.

07/05/2026

This week we completed painting the port side of the hulls of both ships followed by turning them to enable painting to start on the starboard sides.
We were joined by new volunteer Mike.

28/04/2026

The work continues at South Ferriby. Getting both vessels ship shape for summer and looking forward to some sailing and river trips.

15/04/2026

The work progresses on the sailing barges. The good weather is allowing painting of the exteriors. If anyone is interested in helping us restore these lovely historic vessels they are currently berthed at South Ferriby, just inside the river Ancholme sluce and lock. There is a working party there every Tuesday from 10 am. All welcome.

16/01/2026

With the recent and forecast rains the barges are on the mud again as the sluices are opened to eliminate flooding higher up the Ancholme...⛵️

22/12/2025