The award winning Barnabas and the Cornish Maritime Trust are a key part of the old quay restoration project and an essential component of its future. The old harbour will not only serve to provide a home and working port from which to operate these amazing working examples of Cornish maritime history but will also allow the working boats of today to use the space and facilities. In time we envisage a centre for the miantenace and restoration of traditional sailing vessels but for now, here are a few words on what the Old Quay has meant for Rob Dowell when he accepted the award in the Barnabas’ spiritual home:

“Thank you Community”

“People often ask, ‘Rob, what’s your favourite experience or memory of a sailing event’ and my reply is generally, that the crew had fun, that they returned soundly and that boat was tied back safely on her mooring. For me, that was Friday night as we reflected over recent events, in the comfort of Newlyn’s Fisherman’s Arms! I cannot thank our sailing crew and community enough, for supporting this memorable day. A special thanks also to @HannahCunliffe from National Historic Ships UK for driving 6 hours south to ‘sail and dip the lug’ and then present us with the stunning NHS operational flagship pennant and plaque. To Esme Page for creating the exposure for this event and getting around 50 guests, including the mayor, town clerk and Greg Martin down to the Old Quay. To Newlyn Harbour Commissioners for their support and Newlyn Old Quay Restoration project. And lastly, to the past generations of CMT sailors who had the passion to save Barnabas, so that we could experience one of the oldest traditional vessels under sail.”

Rob McDowell Cornwall Maritime Trust