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After the success of the photography competition in its first year, National Historic Ships has decided to run it again in 2011 in partnership with Classic Boat magazine. We received over 350 entries in 2010, but are hoping to exceed that number this year and are pleased that our sponsors continue to support us with even more great prizes to be won.

We continue to encourage entries from all those with an interest in maritime heritage, including school children, historic vessel owners, maritime enthusiasts and those with knowledge of traditional skills or nautical techniques. National Historic Ships is offering a monetary prize of £1,000 for the overall competition winner, to be spent on a theme or activity involving a vessel from the National Register of Historic Vessels. This year, for the first time, we are also able to offer a Beken image for the winner of Category A, whilst the digital cameras awarded to the successful school entrants will be the latest models tailored to your age group. All short-listed entrants will be invited to our prestigious national awards ceremony onboard HMS Belfast, who have generously waived their hire fee.

Browse the competition pages to find out more about the competition, search for a historic vessel in your local area, view our judging panel or see featured entries. The 2011 competition will run from 01 April to 31 August 2011 and entries should be submitted via the online entry form. Please also visit our Flickr support page and search for the group called 'National Historic Ships - Photo Competition 2011' to become a member!

website: http://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/pages/photography-competition-2011.html