The Nottage, Wivenhoe
The Nottage Maritime Institute, The Quay, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9BX
The museum contains marine paintings, historic photographs, ship models, shipbuilding tools and other nautical items associated with Wivenhoe's maritime history. Highlights include a half-model and photographs of the schooner 'Southern Cross', built by Forrestt & Son of Wivenhoe in 1891 and lost with all hands in the Southern Ocean in 1920, and the white ensign (or flag) from the first Royal Yacht 'Britannia', a racing yacht whose Captain from 1922-1935 was Wivenhoe man Albert Barr Turner (d. 1948). In total, there are more than 300 photographs and paintings on display.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
The Nottage Maritime Institute, The Quay, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9BX
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The museum is on the first floor and is only accessible by a flight of stairs.
Additional information
The Nottage is open on the same days as St Mary's Church and Wivenhoe Chapel Museum which are nearby in Wivenhoe. In addition, a visit can be combined with the University of Essex architecture tour on 15 September at 1400.
