Dear Supporters, As we’re all facing unprecedented challenges to our everyday lives as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic I wanted to thank you for helping us with our essential and ongoing work. It is our loyal supporters that allow us to make a significant difference to the lives of so many seafarers and their […]
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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 169th Skill and Gallantry Awards. Since 1851, the Society has presented the awards to individuals and crews who have shown courage and […]
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The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has been awarded a £75,000 grant from Seafarers UK to support its work. Seafarers UK is the premier fundraising organisation supporting the maritime community. Click here to find out how our funding is spent or click here to find out more about Seafarers UK. We are delighted to receive this grant […]
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A recent exhibition of maritime paintings was organised by brothers, Ben and Matthew Wedgwood, in memory of their late father, William Wedgwood; a long-time supporter of the Society and keen marine artist who exhibited his work each year at the Old Coastguard Station in Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire. Members of the Wedgwood family have […]
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The Mayor and Mayoress of Chichester, Councillor Richard Plowman and Mrs Lynne Plowman, have officially launched the annual Christmas Card Appeal for the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society.
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Three remarkable stories of Skill & Gallantry at sea have been recognised and rewarded at the Society’s annual awards ceremony held in London this week. The skipper of a fishing vessel, rescue helicopter crews and committed charity volunteers were among those celebrated by national maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, for their bravery at sea […]
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Operating out of Lyme Regis, Lyme Bay Boats has successfully raised more than £1,500 for national maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, following its annual ‘Jolly Day Out’. More than 60 people attended the event despite appalling weather conditions forcing the usual boating, fishing and swimming to be cancelled, with the day instead filled with […]
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION National Maritime Charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, reveals the winning images of its 2019 Ultimate Sea View photography competition National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, has revealed the eagerly awaited results of its seventh annual photography competition, showcasing images relating to all aspects of the UK’s historic relationship […]
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The One Hundred and Eightieth Annual General Meeting of the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners’ Royal Benevolent Society will be held at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge EC4 on Tuesday 1st October 2019 at 1200. Members and friends of the Society wishing to attend should notify The Chief Executive at Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, 1 North Pallant, Chichester […]
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An interview with Maggie Ballinger, author of Britannia’s Glory – A Maritime Story Can you tell us about your background? I was born in Crewe, Cheshire but grew up in Morden, Surrey. After studying history at the Universities of East Anglia and London, I pursued a career in NHS management. I now live in Sheffield, […]
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