Welcome to the Home page of the Seamen's Hospital Society
We are a charity helping people currently employed in or retired from the Merchant Navy, fishing fleets, and their dependants. Established in 1821 and incorporated by Act of Parliament in 1833, we aim to help the Merchant Navy and fishing communities by supporting:
- Individuals in need by providing hardship grants
- Other organisations who assist seafarers
- The Seafarer's Benefits Advice Line a national telephone advice line for seafarers, funded entirely by the Seamen's Hospital Society
- Dreadnought Medical Service at Guys' and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
For further information please contact the General Secretary Seamen's Hospital Society:
29 King William Walk
Greenwich
SE10 9HX
Telephone: 020 8858 3696 Fax: 020 8293 9630 Click here to email
Registered charity number 231724
Patron HRH The Duke of York KG KCVO ADC