Attending a Master Mariners’ event onboard HQS Wellington, the only floating Livery hall, is always something special. In addition to the delights of a Court Luncheon, there is the rise and fall of the tide and the swell from passing ships to frighten land locked Masters from Wiltshire! Master Captain Jim Conybeare (right) was the perfect host and Alderman Peter Estlin, in his address, challenged us all to open more doors for young people. Several awards were made; one to a prize-winner going about his normal business negotiating the new locks on the Panama Canal.
The event is well supported by the Livery and our thanks go to Jim, Clerk Angus and members of the Master Mariners Company. HQS Wellington is still at the same place but threatened with a 100 yard move to make way for the new Garden Bridge. But, can’t see them moving the pointy bit in the picture! It’s not the latest ECM kit, it’s the Shard.
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