Ipswich Maritime Trust

General information

The IMT object is “To educate the people of Suffolk in all matters maritime”, and less formally, to fulfil a deeply felt ambition to assist in the rescue of the Wet Dock from its gradual decline from commercial prominence, seen in the "Cover Picture" in the early 1960s - an objective now largely achieved!

Ipswich Maritime Trust was formed in 1982 (Registration No: 1696918 Registered under Charities Act 1960 No:286603) from the Maritime Ipswich Committee, which organised a year long series of events as part of the Maritime England Initiative. These included a summer exhibition in the ‘Home’ warehouse (now Ashton KCJ office). IMT then prepared a visionary plan for the then run-down Wet Dock. It would be extravagant to claim that the trust brought about the current development activity, but it was instrumental in galvanising local opinion, and, through its many initiatives, keeping its vision in the forefront of local consciousness until commercial opportunities came to be grasped.

If you are interested in joining IPSWICH MARITIME TRUST which holds regular lectures at the University Campus Suffolk on local maritime subjects, runs a Maritime Museum Window on Albion Quay on Ipswich Waterfront, holds an extensive archive of historical photographs of the Ipswich Docks area, runs a stand at various shows and exhibitions, holds social events and outings, issues a six monthly Newsletter and is closely involved with advising on developments in the Wet Dock / Waterfront area, educates and spreads an awareness and keeps alive an interest in the rich maritime history of Ipswich and it's surrounding area, click on the link below for membership details..

http://ipswichmaritimetrust.org.uk/membership.html

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