Thames Valley

Salvage Masters, Kevin Patience

  • 28/10/2026
  • In Person
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Kevin qualified as a diver while in the RAF and subsequently established TechDive, doing ship salvage and commercial diving in Africa and the Middle East. His hobby became a full- time job and he has published several books and numerous articles on shipwrecks.

The talks are run jointly with GXSA on Wednesday evenings from October to December and January to March at Colston Hall. See details of getting there and parking here.

Prior to the talks, may wish to meet other members for a drink or a coffee in the bar or there are various local options for an early evening meal:

  • The Apple Tree (Gastropub: fairly close to Colston Hall, entering from the south (M25) or the West from the M40 Beaconsfield junction is the Apple Tree (Gastropub) on the A40 at the junction with East Common Road.
  • The Ethorpe Hotel and Restaurant: entering from the North from the Amersham direction along the B416 towards the town centre.
  • The Journeyman pub & restaurant within walking distance of Colston Hall
  • Wildwood restaurant within walking distance of Colston Hall.
This event is open to anyone
Register
Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Time: 19:30 (GMT+1)
Location:
Colston Hall, The Memorial Centre, 8 East Common, Gerrards Cross
Tickets: Members
£4
, Non-members
£5
.
Q&A: There will be a Q&A session at the end of the event