On Wednesday 29 May 2024, the Wellington Trust commemorated the launch in Devonport of the WELLINGTON, now based on the River Thames at Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, London, with a short commemorative ceremony onboard. The event was attended by several honoured guests: Brigadier Jim Bliss, Defence Adviser and Head of New Zealand Defence London; Commander […]
The former HMS WELLINGTON was dressed overall to welcome onboard our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, for a special Gala Dinner to mark the 90th anniversary of her launch in May 1934. The Gala dinner was for our Friends of the Wellington, the Ship’s supporters and volunteers who have financially contributed and given many volunteer […]
The Wellington Trust is pleased to announce that Professor Dominic Tweddle FSA FSA Scot has been appointed as a Trustee to the Board of The Wellington Trust. The Trust owns and maintains the former HMS WELLINGTON, based on the River Thames at Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, London WC2. Professor Tweddle has recently retired as Founder […]
On 25th September this year, The Wellington Trust announced entry into a period of phased re-opening of the WELLINGTON. This followed several months of closure, since April, for a period of intense maintenance and statutory compliance work. Following this announcement, we have been overwhelmed by good wishes, positive messages and offers of support. Thank you […]
The WELLINGTON has been closed to the public following the departure of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners (HCMM) in April 2023. This allowed the Wellington Trust to undertake a period of intense maintenance and statutory compliance works. The WELLINGTON is fully compliant with statutory regulations and has full P&I insurance (including public liability) and […]
