Cardinal Point Marine Ltd.

08/11/2025

Tower Hill station’s honours 36,067 civilian men and women, the sea their grave, whose names are recorded on The nearby, more than any other Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial in the UK.

A service will be held there at 10:30 on Sunday 9 November; a moment to pay tribute to those who served at sea and ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.

10/09/2025

Well worth a visit!

05/09/2025

Every voyage aboard tall ship Pelican of London is more than a journey at sea, it’s a chance to step into history, harness the wind, and discover the strength within yourself. Our sails don’t just carry us across oceans, they carry futures forward.

👉 Support today: https://square.link/u/EpfO1TK7
📲 Find out more about Pelican of London: www.pelicanoflondon.org

03/09/2025

Good to see this charity supporting Merchant Navy Day.

31/08/2025

Hi everyone!
September is around the corner and we have lots of fun activities on our wellbeing calendar!

Coming up next week we have a special opportunity to commemorate Merchant Navy Day(3rd Sep) which coincides with our Portsmouth Drop-In Day. 📸

We also see the return of our usual calendar of IOW Social Hubs, with the first one taking place in Arreton on Monday, plus lots more! 👋

🏠Monday 1st September, 1030-1200hrs
IOW Social Hub, Arreton Community Hall, Newport, PO30 3AD
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🍪Tuesday 2nd September, 1330-1530hrs
Tea & Stickies – Beckett Hall, St Thomas' St, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2HA
💙Wednesday 3rd September, 1400-1700hrs *New registrations welcome from 1330hrs
Monthly ‘Portsmouth Drop-In Day’ – Royal Maritime Hotel, Queen St. PO1 3HS
📢As this Drop-In Day falls on 💙Merchant Navy Day💙, there will be the opportunity to be part of a group photo in the Compass Area of the hotel, at 3pm! 📸
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💬Thursday 4th September, 1100-1200hrs
Chats online - Come join our casual online social group by Zoom.
🫖Thursday 4th September, 1330-1530hrs
Brew & Banter Social (Stubbington), The Crofton Club, 31 Titchfield Rd, Fareham PO14 2JH
📩 If you have any questions, just email [email protected] 👍

We wish you a lovely weekend and we hope to see you out and about next week!

26/08/2025

Making memories.

Exploring different cultures
Living our best life

The tall ship Pelican of London changes lives. Onboard, young people build confidence, teamwork, and unforgettable memories at sea🌊

Your donation keeps her sailing and her mission alive💙

👉 Support today: https://square.link/u/EpfO1TK7

22/08/2025

is just two weeks away! 🚩

On Wednesday 3 September, join us in championing the seafarers behind the flag by flying the . If you can’t hoist a physical flag, show your support by sharing messages or photos of yourself wearing something red on social media using and tagging The Seafarers’ Charity.

To help you get involved, we’ve created a toolkit with resources to raise awareness, including a quote from our president, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

Download the toolkit here 👇 The Royal Family
bit.ly/MNDAY2025_Toolkit

28/07/2025

19/06/2025

Great ship. Awesome voyage experience!

Meet the tall ship Pelican of London: a living legend with a story that spans oceans and eras⛵

Originally launched in 1948 from Le Havre as the Arctic trawler Le Pelican, this steel-hulled vessel has seen it all, from icy fishing grounds to life as a merchant coaster, and now proudly reborn as a fully rigged sail training ship.

A Life at Sea:
🌊1948–1967: Arctic trawler (Le Pelican)
🌊1968–1995: Merchant coaster (Kadett)
🌊1995–present: Reconstructed & reimagined for sail training

Technical Marvel:
🛠️Steel joggle lap-riveted hull, built to withstand the toughest seas
🛠️Mainmast Barquentine rig with 11 sails, designed for performance & tradition
🛠️45m LOA | 370 tonnes displacement | 10+ knots under sail
🛠️Powered by a 6090 SFM85 engine with controllable pitch propeller

Equipped for the Modern Age:
🛰️Full suite of nav & comms: Radar, GPS, Inmarsat, VHF, SSB
🛰️Air-conditioned interiors, dual watermakers, and shore power
🛰️Certified under MCA’s Large Yacht Code & ILLC

Ready for Anything:
🛟4x 25-man life rafts
🛟Rescue RIB with Honda 80HP
🛟Full safety and emergency gear, including EPIRBs and SART

📞 Callsign: MWAQ | IMO: 5273339 | Official No: 908321

From Arctic fishing to youth voyages, Pelican of London embodies resilience, evolution, and a passion for life under sail. ⚓

📲 Follow the Pelican: https://my.yb.tl/tspelican
📲 Find out more about Pelican of London: www.pelicanoflondon.org

27/05/2025

Not your standard London stay for sure.