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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The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, is once again on the lookout for photographers to submit their favourite images of the sea, for its eighth annual competition honouring Britain’s proud maritime heritage. The competition, which launches on Wednesday 1 July, encourages photographers of all abilities to submit pictures that capture the essence of the UK’s enduring connection […]
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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 […]
Read More 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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National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, is once again on the lookout for photographers to submit their favourite images of the sea, for its annual competition honouring Britain’s proud maritime heritage.
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“ No one now alive in Lewis can ever forget the 1st of January 1919 and future generations will speak of it as the blackest day in the history of the island, for on it 200 of our bravest and best perished on the very threshold of their homes under the most tragic circumstances.” So […]
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SS Biruta (1889-1918) SS Biruta was a defensively-armed British merchant ship built in 1889 by Palmer’s Shipbuilding & Iron Co. Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne. At the time of her loss in 1918, the steamer of 1,733 tonnes was owned by the British Government, London.
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SS Uganda (1898-1918) SS Uganda was a British merchant steamer built by A. Stephen & Son, Glasgow in 1898 and owned at the time of her loss by British India Steam Nav. Co. Ltd., Glasgow.
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SS Ingleside (1910-1918) SS Ingleside was a British cargo steamer of 3,736 tonnes, built in 1910 by Tyne Iron SB. Co., Ltd., Newcastle. Eight years later, at the time of her loss, the merchant vessel was owned by Rowland & Marwood’s SS. Co., Ltd., Whitby.
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