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A HAMPSHIRE steamship will be back in action in June after being awarded more than £60,000 by the government.
The Southampton-based Shieldhall is among the latest attractions to benefit from the Culture Recovery Fund, which aims to help the nation's heritage survive the economic impact of the pandemic.
It comes just weeks after Shieldhall was named Small Tourist Attraction of the Year at Tourism South East’s Beautiful South Awards for Excellence.
The grant will enable the Steamship Shieldhall Charity (SSC) to launch its summer cruise programme in two months' time.
Shieldhall, a member of the National Historic Fleet, is due to complete more than 20 voyages under Covid-compliant conditions.