Steamship Shieldhall Return to the Nab Tower

Steam down Southampton Water to the Solent and out into the Eastern Solent, passing the cruise ships Arcadia, Independence of the Seas and Norwegian Prima in berth - always the chance to sound our whistle and play the ‘Shieldhall Organ’! Our cruise will see Shieldhall heading east, passing the famous Palmerston Forts and on to the near-mythical Nab Tower. In doing so, we’ll be recreating the journey Shieldhall carried out for Southern Water during the mid-1980s, when she visited the nearby ‘dumping grounds’. Part of the celebrations for Shieldhall’s 70th anniversary weekend, look out for some 1950s theming, food and drink and entertainment!As part of your cruise, see the impressive engine room with its original steam engines at work and the bridge, with its traditional instruments and gleaming brasswork; admire the ship’s steam assisted steering gear (similar to that used on Titanic); talk to the Captain and our volunteer crew; listen to an informed commentary on the sights and sounds of Southampton Water and the Solent; pass close to the great ocean liners and container ships; walk the teak decks; relax in the Saloon with our wide range of refreshments including tea / coffee; a range of bottled beers; wine and hot and cold food, available on all trips. Courtesy parking is available close to the berth.Children will have fun with our interactive Shieldhall Log Book, collecting stickers from various stations on board!