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The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society helps people from all over the British Isles from its main headquarters in Chichester, West Sussex, and through a national volunteer network of over 100 Honorary Agents. It should be noted that many of the Honorary Agents shown on this map provide caseworking support across wide geographical areas of the UK (rather than simply at the location shown). We also receive significant support from SSAFA caseworkers, who provide caseworking services across all regions of the UK. The Society also has an Honorary Agent and a few beneficiaries in Malta.
Our help and support to mariners is not confined to just the port areas. If you have a need and there is no local Honorary Agent, or you are unable to make contact, then call us at Central Office on 01243 787761 or 789329 between 0915-1630, or e-mail grants@shipwreckedmariners.org.uk
The UK’s coastline is also home to our iconic red collecting mines. Originally more than 200 were donated by the Admiralty in recognition of the Society’s unique contribution supporting seafarers, their families, as well as others shipwrecked, during both World Wars. Unfortunately the ravages of time and the weather have reduced their number. There are still around 50 in operation so if you spot one on your travels, please stop and make a donation. We are always grateful for donations of any size as they are key to what we do and enable us to continue providing financial or practical support to former fishermen and mariners across the country.
