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The first digital seafarers’ centre in your pocket.
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We’re located in over 200 ports in 50 different countries
Family network
Learn more about the community we’re building for seafarers’ families
The Sea
The latest maritime news and safety information for seafarers.
WeCare
An initiative designed to improve the mental health and wellbeing of seafarers
Training
We have a range of e-learning for seafarers and their families
Seafarers happiness index
A platform for seafarers to share their views and be a catalyst for change
Contact our Chaplaincy team
Support for anyone working in the seafaring industry
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Where can I get help?
We are here for you 24/7
Download our app
The first digital seafarers’ centre in your pocket
Find a port
We’re located in over 200 ports in 50 different countries
Family network
Learn more about the community we’re building for seafarers’ families
The Sea
The latest maritime news and safety information for seafarers.
WeCare
An initiative designed to improve the mental health and wellbeing of seafarers
Training
We have a range of e-learning for seafarers and their families
Seafarers happiness index
A platform for seafarers to share their views and be a catalyst for change
Contact our Chaplaincy team
Support for anyone working in the seafaring industry
Make a donation
With your help we can be there for everyone that needs us
Events
Learn more about our global programme of events
Legacy and in memory
Support us with a legacy gift, or give in memory of someone special.
Resources
Fundraising
Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
Volunteering
Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
School resources
Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
Knitting
The Mission is on call providing help for seafarers in over 200 ports around the world.
Corporate support
Corporate partnerships
Multiple issues effect Seafarers everyday, learn how we help tackle them
Events
Learn more about our global program of events
Training programmes
Make meaningful and impacts on the lives of people around the world
Trust & foundations
Multiple issues effect Seafarers everyday, learn how we help tackle them
Back
Make a donation
With your help we can be there for everyone that needs us
Events
Learn more about our global programme of events
Legacy and in memory
Support us with a legacy gift, or give in memory of someone special.
Resources
Fundraising
Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
Volunteering
Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
School resources
Based in over 200 ports across 85 countries
Knitting
The Mission is on call providing help for seafarers in over 200 ports around the world.
Corporate support
Corporate partnerships
Multiple issues effect Seafarers everyday, learn how we help tackle them
Events
Learn more about our global program of events
Training programmes
Make meaningful and impacts on the lives of people around the world
Trust & foundations
Multiple issues effect Seafarers everyday, learn how we help tackle them
08/10/1933 - 08/03/2021
Eileen, widow to Capt David Michael Wright (who passed away 14th June 2008) was mother to Gillie and Michael and ‘Gran’ to Alex and Pippa. Eileen always supported The Mission to Seafarers from being married to David. With him becoming a Master Mariner, everywhere they travelled, if there was a Mission in a Port nearby, they would always visit, to speak to mariners present or to just sit with them or offer assistance in other ways, like fixing something should that be required. Much time was given to the Missions despite working, Eileen as a school-teacher and David with his own sea/port related business in the 31 years they were in Hong Kong. Eileen loved life before her dementia journey began 15 years ago or so from the beginning of the first symptoms. Being born in Hartlepool, living in Hong Kong and then having a flat overlooking the Thames, clearly water was an important element in her life. Getting on and off boats and ships of varying sizes was not a problem for her, despite the aches and pains her body was in with arthritis. Geography was a love of Eileen’s and that ties in with her love of travelling round the world. She always had an interest in people, who they were and what they did, and had an inquisitive mind, always needing to learn something every day. We shall always remember you and your scarves, no matter what the weather – when it was hot they kept you cool, when it was cool the silk or cotton kept you warm. You were always known as ‘the scarf lady’ … Mummy, Mum, Gran, we miss you and will love you always. |