The annual has supplanted its predecessor, which ran for 144 issues, incorporating its style and focus into one yearly publication.
Since its inception, Shipwright has been co-edited by John Bowen C Eng MRNI with Dr Martin Robson.
Bowen preserves the long lineage of Model Shipwright, having worked actively on the journal since its creation in 1972, subsequently becoming its editor in 1974 until the final instalment.
Secondly, the new format allowed enhanced size and clarity of images, presented in full colour for the first time.
[5] This may or may not be related to the fact, that Conway Publishing is forced to seek for a new Editor, after John Bowen stepped down as Editor:[6] ... We would be looking for a candidate with a very good level of experience in book or magazine publishing alongside an excellent knowledge of ship modeling and maritime history, combined with an active involvement in the ship-modeling community.