Trinity House: Keeping our Shipping Lanes Safe, Capt Bill Sadler
The safety of shipping, and the well being of seafarers, has been the prime concern of Trinity House ever since it was granted a Royal Charter by Henry VIII in 1514. As the General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar their remit is to provide Aids to Navigation to assist the safe passage of a huge variety of vessels through some of the busiest sea-lanes in the world. To meet their obligations they deploy an impressive array of in excess of 600 aids to navigation, including those provided by local port and harbour authorities and on offshore structures such as production platforms or wind farms. Trinity House is also responsible for marking, and dispersing wrecks which are a danger to navigation. Capt Bill Sadler will give us an insight into the workings of this charitable organisation dedicated to the safety, welfare and training of mariners.
Club Bar is available from: 18.30 Talks start promptly at 19.30
Entrance: £3.00 CA Members £5.00 Guests.
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