National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, has revealed the eagerly anticipated results of its annual photography competition showcasing the UK’s coastline and its associated people and industry. Following a challenging judging process of almost 1,000 entries, the prize for the overall winner was awarded to Chris Herring for his entry, ‘Fighting until the End’, […]
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SS Audax (1903-1918) SS Audax was a British cargo vessel built in 1903 by Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde – Royal Schelde, Vlissingen. At the time of her loss during WW1, she was owned by Carr L. S., Newcastle.
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SS Arum (1914-1918) British cargo vessel, SS Arum, was built in 1914 by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd., Wallsend.
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To coincide with Merchant Navy Day (3rd September) and as we approach the centenary of the Armistice, national maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has produced a short video explaining that it’s due to the spirited determination and indomitable courage of the men of the Mercantile Marine and the Fishing Fleets that Britain wasn’t starved […]
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Date Name of Ship Merchant/Fishing Gross Tonnes 2 August Malvina Merchant 1,244 2 August Dornfontein Merchant (Motor) 766 3 August Warilda Merchant 7,713 4 August Clan McNab Merchant 4,675 5 August Freshfield Merchant 3,445 5 August Luz Blanca Merchant 4,868 6 August Clan Macneil Merchant 3,939 6 August Biruta Merchant 1,733 6 August Highland Harris […]
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The One Hundred and Seventy Ninth Annual General Meeting of the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners’ Royal Benevolent Society will be held at Clothworkers’ Hall, London EC3R on Tuesday 2nd October 2018 at 1200.
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