City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom
HQS Wellington
HQS Wellington is a unique part of Britain’s maritime heritage and the last surviving example of a wartime escort ship in Britain.
Wellington was built for the Royal Navy in 1934 and during the second World War served in the Battle of the Atlantic.
Berthed here since 1948, the ship is the Headquarters of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, a City livery company and is owned by The Wellington Trust.
The Wellington Trust exists to preserve this historic ship and to inform and educate the public about the history of the British and Commonwealth merchant services and the importance of seaborne trade to our island nation.
These activities depend on charitable donations. Wellington also provides a superb venue for functions and conferences.
For further details please contact the Business Manager by phone on xxx xxxx xxxx e-mail info@thewellingtontrust.com or visit www.thewellingtontrust.com
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 51° 30.648′ N, 0° 6.739′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Memorial is on Victoria Embankment close to Temple Place, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England WC2R 2PN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. W.T. Stead (a few steps from this marker); King’s Reach (within shouting distance of this marker); Lady Henry Somerset Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); City of London (within shouting distance of this marker); William Edward Forster (within shouting distance of this marker); Victoria Embankment (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Last Visit by Queen Victoria (about 90 meters away); National Submarine War Memorial (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . .
1. The Wellington Trust. (Submitted on June 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. HMS Wellington (U65) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on June 6, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.