The Society is proud to be supporting Bangor University School of Ocean Sciences and Historic England in a 3-year ground-breaking online project, Unpath’d Waters, which aims to unite the UK’s maritime archives and data collections. A lack of high-quality geophysical data and limited research means our maritime heritage remains poorly understood and thousands of shipwrecks around […]
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The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society is once again on the lookout for photographers to submit their favourite images of the sea, for its twelfth annual competition honouring the UK and Ireland’s proud maritime heritage. The competition encourages photographers of all abilities to submit images that capture the British Isles’ lasting relationship with the sea – including its […]
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The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society is proud to launch its annual Seafarers Support Week today, which will run from 1-7 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 those who work at […]
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Ports of Jersey has supported the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society by refurbishing three fund-raising collection mines at West Park, St Helier Marina, and Gorey.
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Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society President, Admiral Sir George Zambellas GCB DSC DL FRAeS, has been appointed Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports.
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We are very pleased to announce the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has been awarded a £75,000 grant from The Seafarers’ Charity to support our work.
Read MoreThe Society’s Honorary Agent for Montrose, Pete Johnson, has spent recent months collaborating with Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre Chairman, Stuart Archibald, and his team, who have undertaken a superb restoration of the Charity’s Collecting Mine. The Mine is looking resplendent in its new location, and we are delighted to have it sited at the […]
Read MoreNational maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, is calling on members of maritime and rescue communities to nominate those who have demonstrated outstanding bravery and expertise in aiding those in peril at sea, for its annual Skill and Gallantry Awards. Since 1851, the Society has awarded individuals and crews who have shown courage, bravery and expert […]
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Six remarkable stories of skill and gallantry at sea have been recognised and rewarded at a national awards ceremony held in London.
Read More The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, has announced the winners of its annual photography competition, showcasing images relating to all aspects of the UK’s historic relationship with the sea.
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