SAVE THE DATE: Online SGA Talk – 20 November 2025 – Virtual Viola Project Presentation
The South Georgia Association is pleased to present an online talk on Thursday 20 November 2025 at 1930 GMT.
Who and What: Presentation by Norman Court of the Viola Trust.
The Virtual Viola Project has brought back to life a very historic vessel with an extraordinary history. Viola, later named Dias, is the oldest surviving steam trawler with its engines still intact and one of the few vessels still around which fought in WW1. On November 20, starting at 7.30 pm (UK time), we are excited to get a preview of the Virtual Viola film ahead of its official launch a week later. Norman Court, from the Viola Trust, will explain the background to the project before introducing the Virtual Viola film. So join us for a fascinating evening to hear how, though the whale catcher Dias remains at Grytviken, her former history and lives as part of the North Sea boxing fishing fleet and four years as a wartime patrol vessel involved in the sinking of two U-boats have been realistically recreated.
The presentation will be followed by short Question and Answer session.
Where: The Comfort of your own Home, via Zoom
When: 1930 on Thursday 20 November 2025 (1930 GMT for overseas viewers)
Cost: Free
TICKETS: We will shortly be emailing members with details of how to sign up for the talk, after which we will put the details here for the lesser mortals. Meanwhile, clear the date in your diary!
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