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The Voices of Sunken Ships: A Poetic Tribute to Maritime Tragedies

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has always been inspired by the enduring connections between the sea, those who serve upon it, and the creative arts that help us remember our maritime past. We were recently contacted by Fizza Abbas, an award-winning poet, who felt moved to share her latest work with the Society and its community. […]

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Honouring a Lifeline – The Society’s Enduring Support for Shetland’s Seafaring Families

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society’s record of care for seafaring families has stretched the length and breadth of Britain’s shores for 185 years. Few places reflect this lasting impact more vividly than Shetland – a community deeply entwined with the fortunes, dangers and tragedies of the sea. In the summer edition of “Coontin Kin,” the magazine […]

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Society launches 2025 photography competition!

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society is once again on the lookout for photographers to participate in its annual competition, celebrating the UK’s and Ireland’s rich maritime heritage. Now in its thirteenth year, the competition seeks captivating images that reflect the British Isles’ enduring connection with the sea, including its merchant ships, fishermen, coasts, harbours, and ports. We […]

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Society launches 2025 Seafarers Support Week

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society is proud to launch its annual Seafarers Support Week, which will run from Monday 7 July to Sunday 13 July. The Society is committed to this annual campaign to promote and highlight the plight of serving and retired seafarers, as well as raising awareness of the dangers and sacrifices faced by […]

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