Former Seafarers Encourage Youth
![Residents from the Royal Alfred Seafarersâ Society Geoffrey Talbot and Roy Ticehurst [L-R] with pupils from St Anneâs Primary School in Banstead Emma Prichard, Rowan Stott, Katie Costello and Niall Cogavin [L-R]](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w200h200c/residents-from-the-royal-alfred-6565.jpg)
A group of former seafarers encouraged youngsters to consider important professions in the Royal and Merchant Navy, on World Maritime Day on Friday 30 September. Residents at the Royal Alfred Seafarersâ Society, a Surrey based home which provides dedicated accommodation and care to former seafarers and their dependants, said there is not enough awareness of the important role the Merchant and Royal Navy play in our society among the younger generation. Great Britainâs maritime sector is the largest in EuropeâŚ
Former Seafarers Encourage Youngsters to Consider Maritime Careers
World Travel, Camaraderie and Exciting Voyages Characterise a Career in the Maritime Industry, but Employment Figures Show Disinterest. A group of former seafarers encouraged youngsters to consider important professions in the Royal and Merchant Navy, on World Maritime Day on Friday 30 September. Residents at the Royal Alfred Seafarersâ Society, a Surrey based home which provides dedicated accommodation and care to former seafarers and their dependants, said there is not enough awareness of the important role the Merchant and Royal Navy play in our society among the younger generation.
Merchant Navy Vets Encourage Youngters to Learn, Remember
A group of veteran seafarers are encouraging youngsters to consider what has become an important but âforgotten professionâ as the country prepares to celebrate Merchant Navy Day on September 3. Residents at the Royal Alfred Seafarersâ Society, a Surrey based home which provides dedicated accommodation and care to former seafarers and their dependants, said there is not enough awareness of the important role the Merchant Navy plays in our society among the younger generation.
