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Friday@TheFlavel Memories of working at Philip & Son
A multi-media History Experience exploring the remarkable story of Philip & Son and the Noss and Sandquay shipyards on the River Dart.
The evening will open with an illustrated talk giving an overview of the yard’s history and some of its greatest achievements. Philip & Son became renowned for building powerful seagoing tugs, established an extraordinary reputation for the construction of lightships for Trinity House, and during the Second World War employed around 600 people across Noss and Sandquay, producing more than 200 ships and boats for the war effort.
We will then screen a documentary film recording the memories of men and women who worked for Philip & Son during the later decades of the twentieth century, followed by the chance to hear first-hand from former employees of the yard who will share some of their own experiences.
Finally, Premier Marinas will present the story of the new Noss on Dart development and show how the history and heritage of this important shipbuilding site have been incorporated into its future.
Models of some of the ships built by Philip & Son will also be on display.
Please note: with the additional film, live contributions and presentation, this History Experience will run for approximately 1 hour 15 minutes rather than the usual one hour, finishing at around 6.45pm.
In partnership with Dartmouth Museum
Friday 13 November 2026, 5.30pm
Tickets £15, including a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink after the event
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