Feature boat line-up at PSP Southampton Boat Show

Mayflower Park is set to be the showcase for some impressive vessels including Jeanie Johnston, Spirit of Mystery, Lively Lady and Callista.

Every year the feature boat line up is a huge draw for visitors and this year at the PSP Southampton Boat Show promises to be no exception.  Celebrating its 40th Show between 12th- 21st September, this year's event at Mayflower Park is set to be the showcase for some impressive vessels including Jeanie Johnston, Spirit of Mystery, Lively Lady and Callista.
Andrew Williams, Managing Director of the National Boat Shows, comments: "We're delighted to once again be exhibiting exciting feature boats of such high quality; these four vessels form part of the remarkable line up we have planned to celebrate our 40th Show."

Jeanie Johnston
The Dublin based tall ship Jeanie Johnston will be moored alongside Solent Park for the majority of the celebratory 40th Show.
The construction of the new Jeanie Johnston is one of the most impressive projects in Irish maritime history.  The recreated Jeanie Johnston is a beautiful copy of the 19th century tall ship, which was one of the last in operation before the arrival of the steam ship.  The entire project spanned almost 10 years from start to finish; beginning in 1993 with extensive research into materials and construction methods, finally culminating in the successful completion in 2002.
The replica of the Jeanie Johnston was re-built by the people of Tralee to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Famine.  She made a return trip to North America in 2003 as a reminder to the descendants of all the people who sailed to the US on famine ships, calling at 20 ports in five countries along the way.
Visitors to the Show will be able to climb aboard the tall ship and explore both above and below decks, learning more about the voyages the original Jeanie Johnston would have taken between Ireland and the US.  In all, the original Jeanie Johnston carried over 2,500 people on 16 voyages to North America, and amazingly never lost a single soul on any trip.
Visit Jeanie Johnston, moored alongside Solent Park from 12th-19th  September

Spirit of Mystery
At the Show on Friday 12th September, the Spirit of Mystery is yachtsman Pete Goss' latest project, and is a diminutive, 37 foot true replica of the historic Mystery vessel.
The original Mystery is most famous for guiding seven heroic Cornishmen on their journey to Australia 154 years ago, in pursuit of their dream to strike it lucky in the Australian gold rush.
Pete has equally ambitious plans for the Spirit of Mystery and intends to sail to Australia in October this year.  The Lugger has been built as true to the original Mystery as possible, so is completely devoid of modern electrical or navigational systems, meaning the epic sailing journey will be without the comfort of an engine.
Visit Spirit of Mystery on Friday 12th September at berth 60.

Callista
The mystery of what lies beneath the ocean surface is revealed aboard the state-of-the art scientific research vessel, Callista, on loan from the National Oceanography Centre.
At almost 20-metres long, the twin-hulled Callista features the latest scientific equipment in wet and dry laboratories, and has been specifically designed to give researchers the best possible platform to carry out marine research projects.
Show visitors will have the opportunity to take a closer look at the animal and plant life in our coastal waters, find out about the ecology of the seabed and the effects of global warming, as well as the impact of humans on the oceans.
Callista will be at berth 60 from Saturday 13th to Wednesday 17th September.

Lively Lady
The Raymarine Lively Lady project is fresh back from a two year round-the-world trip that has not only covered over 28,000 nautical miles, but has helped young adults turn their lives around in the process.  The Raymarine Lively Lady Project is the brainchild of British ocean adventurer Alan Priddy, who is renowned for his record-breaking exploits in powerboats.  Built in Calcutta in 1948, Lively Lady was Sir Alec Rose's historic yacht in which he completed his solo circumnavigation in 1968, just before the very first Southampton Boat Show.
For its latest circumnavigation, the Lively Lady made 27 stops around the world, and with each stop her crew changed as two more young adults who, for whatever reason hadn't had the best start in life, took the brave step towards positive change by climbing aboard for a life enhancing experience.
Lively Lady will be at berth 63 from Friday 12 to Sunday 14th September.
NBS will be announcing further additions to the feature boat line up at the PSP Southampton Boat Show in the near future.  To book tickets to the Show and see the feature boats on the Hydropool Marina, simply call the ticket hotline on 0844 209 0333 or visit the Show's website www.southamptonboatshow.com.  Also log on for more information about the Show to help plan your day.

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