They preserve Cornwall’s maritime heritage by maintaining and sailing working vessels from the days of sail. They work to educate people about our maritime heritage, to train people in the skills associated with sailing, restoration and maintenance, and to share the enjoyment of sailing these unique boats.
Barnabas is the only survivor from St Ives of the thousand-strong fleet of lug rigged seine and drift net fishing boats registered at Cornish ports at the end of the 19th century.