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Museum The Massey Shaw Fireboat

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About the museum

Massey Shaw is a unique London vessel launched in 1935, serving the London Fire Brigade until her decommissioning in 1971.

Named after Sir Eyre Massey Shaw, first chief fire office of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, she served during WWII in 'Operation Dynamo' and during 'The Blitz' being credited with saving hundreds of lives and bringing troops back from the beaches of Dunkirk.

The Massey Shaw Educational Trust is now her proud owner and our volunteers work tirelessly to maintain her and share the stories and importance of this vessel on the River Thames.

Explore, discover and experience London's unsung hero of the Thames!

www.masseyshaw.org

Plan your visit

  • Dollar Bay Place, St John's Estate, Cubitt Town, Blackwall, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England, E14 3NU, United Kingdom
  • http:www.masseyshaw.org

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Provided by Massey Shaw Education Trust Massey Shaw was built in 1935 as a fireboat for the Thames. In 1940 she went to Dunkirk and rescued 610 English troops off the beaches. View all guides

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  • P cherrington

    10 out of 5 rating Sat, 05/11/2019 - 17:52

    excellent information about this historic ship

  • Nicolas

    10 out of 5 rating Thu, 03/31/2016 - 17:32

    If you're visiting the London's West India Dock, look out for one of the heroic little boats of the Second World War. The story of this firefloat is an absolute must!

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