Welcome to the home page of the Bideford based schooner, Kathleen & May. Kathleen & May is the last remaining three masted topsail schooner still sailing and trading in British waters.

Please browse this site for information on the ship’s history and her restoration. If you are visiting North Devon, please visit us at our berth on Brunswick Wharf, East-the-Water, Bideford. See the collection of detailed photographs in the gallery. Check our diary for special events and sailing schedule. Due to open early this summer the new display centre.


The ship is licensed for civil weddings, baby naming or renewal of vows. Contact us for further information or to hire the ship. Find out about the Friends of the Kathleen & May and how you can become involved. View our blog and our facebook or browse the interesting links.