Image Gallery

The Charles Dibdin is a very photogenic vessel, retaining all the charm and ambience of a bygone era.

Wherever possible the sympathetic use of contemporary materials, from the rigging to the interior fixings and decor, maintain the correct look and feel for a vessel of her age.

The Charles Dibdin at Portland Marina
The wheelhouse of the Charles Dibdin. The brass ships wheel was fitted and used during its days as a lifeboat
The saloon features a log burner – perfect for chilly days when in harbour
The Charles Dibdin served during the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940
The saloon looking aft towards the accommodation areas
Current owner and custodian of the Charles Dibdin,Grahame Knott
The bell was recovered from a shipwreck in 1993, the identity of which is unknown. It's now repurposed as the bell for Charles Dibdin. The bell bracket was creative metalwork by Mark House.
The bell was recovered from a shipwreck in 1993, the identity of which is unknown. It’s now repurposed as the bell for Charles Dibdin. The bell bracket was creative metalwork by Mark House.

The Charles Dibdin is available for film work – please use the contact us page to get in touch.