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Contained within 25 heavy leather-bound volumes are the records of the Falmouth Harbour Committee’s weekly meetings. Much of what they reveal is everyday stuff – port arrivals, problems with the steamer and reports of stolen goods but occasionally some exceptional event will stand out. In this Bartlett Blog we highlight one such sad tale.

Friday 30 September, 7pm.

Performances by Seth Lakeman, Benji Kirkpatrick, Ben Nicholls & Geoff Lakeman

In December 2020 HMS Tamar was commissioned as a new patrol vessel for the Royal Navy. In April 2021 the ship came to Falmouth for maintenance and whilst here became the first ship the Royal Navy had painted in ‘dazzle’ livery since 1945.

In 1799 Bernardo Riquelme, a young man in his early twenties, born in Chile and educated in England since 1794, was in Falmouth awaiting a voyage to Lisbon. The voyage to Lisbon was the first step in his ultimate return to Chile but with little money and uncertainty what became of him?

Sunday 27 March

A special Mother’s Day Make and Take. Say thank you for being mum by decorating a canvas tote bag with designs from the deep sea.

Wednesday 15 June, 7.30pm.

In his own words, Douglas Robertson presents a personal recount of one family’s incredible story of survival at sea.

February Half Term

Explorer Dome are back, we’re on the hunt for creatures that use bubbles to survive on the Trail and in Make & Take we’re using science to create colourful artworks.

Once a month during term time.

Get creative with your little one in Minnows Makes, craft sessions designed for under 5s. Join us to make something different each month using our most colourful and vibrant art supplies.

On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December National Maritime Museum Cornwall is FREE to Cornish residents. Add it to your diary! Here’s why you should join us over the Falmouth Festive FREE weekend.