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2021’s Ultimate Sea Views Revealed!

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society is delighted to announce the winner of its ninth annual photography competition, showcasing images relating to all aspects of the UK’s historic relationship with the sea.

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Details of the 182nd Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society AGM Announced

The One Hundred and Eighty Second Annual General Meeting of the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners’ Royal Benevolent Society will be held at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, EC4 on Tuesday 5th October 2021 at 1230. Members and friends of the Society wishing to attend should notify The Chief Executive.

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Society launches ninth annual photography competition!

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society is once again on the lookout for photographers to submit their favourite images of the sea, for its ninth annual competition honouring the UK’s proud maritime heritage. Launched to mark the charity’s Seafarers Support Week (20-26 June), the competition encourages photographers of all abilities to submit images that capture the UK’s unique […]

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Society announces Seafarers Support Week (20-26 June)

As valued supporters of the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society I would like to draw your attention to the Society’s annual Seafarers Support Week, 20 – 26 June.

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Society pays tribute to former Chief Executive

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has paid tribute to former Chief Executive and decorated Royal Navy Officer, Commodore Malcolm Williams CBE who tragically passed away following a road traffic accident last week.

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New video explores the history of the Society’s WW2 mines

Military historian, author and YouTuber, Mark Felton, has created a new video exploring the history of the WW2 sea mines that the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society now use as collection boxes.

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National Maritime Charity Calls For Hero Nominations

National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, is calling on members of the 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 presented the awards to individuals and crews who have […]

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Coronavirus impact on seafarers could lead to large numbers quitting the industry

        Maritime Professionals’ Union, Nautilus International has stepped up efforts to end the Covid-19 crew change crisis as research shows nearly 90% of British seafarers have been affected by the pandemic and one in two is now considering their future in the industry. Nautilus is calling for governments and industry to work […]

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Society grateful for Tenby residents’ donation

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society is grateful to the residents of Tenby who came together to raise £1,500 to support local organisations targeted by thieves earlier this year.

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Maritime Charity Honours Long-Serving Volunteers

Three outstanding volunteers have been honoured for their outstanding service by national maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society. Janice Wilkinson, a Divisional Manager for the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) in Tyneside and long-serving Honorary Agent for the Society has been awarded the Society’s prestigious Lord Lewin award for outstanding service to the […]

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