These stunning photos capture the true essence of British sea-faring life, with the coastal views winner depicting the raw power of waves crashing against a lighthouse in Seaham, County Durham. The photography competition was launched by Shipwrecked Mariners' Society to mark national Seafarers Awareness Week from 23rd-30th June. The Society’s Maritime Photographic Competition encourages photographers, both amateur and professional, to enter pictures that capture the essence of Britain’s enduring connection with the sea – its merchant ships, fishermen, coast, harbours and ports. Since 1839, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has provided financial assistance to fishermen and mariners and their dependents who have suffered hardship, misfortune or poverty, as a result of an accident, illness, disability, unemployment or retirement. The Society paid grants totalling over £1.4 million last year in 2,000 cases of need.

Source: Daily Mail September 09, 2018 22:58 UTC