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Massey Shaw fireboat - Dunkirk Little Ship
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Massey Shaw fireboat

Massey Shaw fireboat

Fire fighter, life saver, history maker

Massey Shaw is the London fireboat that played a key role in fighting fires during the London Blitz in World War II and was responsible for saving more than 600 troops during the Dunkirk evacuation and Operation Dynamo. Now moored at Canary Wharf in London’s Docklands, Massey Shaw’s dramatic water pumping displays have featured prominently at multiple national and international celebratory events.

We’ve launched an urgent campaign to raise funds to restore Massey Shaw, the London fireboat that played a key role in fighting fires during the Blitz in World War II and helped evacuate more than 600 troops from the Dunkirk Nord beaches.

May 2025 marks the 85th anniversary of Dunkirk, and we are seeking to raise in excess of £50,000 to ensure she is operational in time and able to continue to share her unique history with future generations.

Pledge your support

Read our press release and discover the various ways you can support our campaign through volunteering, donations, fundraising and sharing our cause with your colleagues and networks.

Dunkirk Watch by William Wood

Own a piece of history with the Dunkirk Watch. This Swiss-made bronze timepiece commemorates the heroic rescue of over 600 lives during the Dunkirk evacuation. Featuring a genuine piece of our engine and a dial inspired by our telegraph, this watch is a collector’s dream.

What’s the best way to get young people excited about the past? Give them a chance to experience history first-hand, where they can get a hands-on feel for what it was like to save lives in the Blitz, or rescue soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk.

Built in 1935, Massey Shaw, is renowned for her valour in World War II as a Dunkirk Little Ship, credited with saving 600 troops from the beaches. She then continued her service throughout the London Blitz, bravely fighting fires along the River Thames and saving countless lives and historic structures. 

Massey Shaw is a great educational resource and we love to share her adventures and history with school classes to help everyone understand the sacrifices and risks their parents, grandparents and great grandparents went through during the Second World War.

If you would like to arrange a school visit, please complete the form on our Plan a visit page. 

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Visits

Find out about London's fireboat and its extensive history with a guided tour.

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History

Discover the history of Massey Shaw and other details of its past.

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Education

Learn more about the Massey Shaw archives and education resources

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Contact us

Get in touch to book a tour on Massey Shaw.

The Trust’s dedicated volunteers are regularly on board Massey Shaw and attend events on behalf of the Society to maintain and promote Massey.

There are many ways YOU can help support the charity and our on-going education projects.

How to donate
Please click the following link.
Join us!
Members play a key role in shaping the future of the charity.
Ways to volunteer
There are volunteering opportunities for everybody on board or on shore!

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