Seafarers Centre
Free
QVSR Felixstowe
A safe haven a good anchorage
First Bus
1000
last Bus
2200
Sailing Schedule
Departures
Felixstowe tide
Important numbers for Seafarers
Transport from ship to shore
07968306381 (1000 - 2200)
Internal (Gangway) 3502
Here at the QVSR - Felixstowe we endeavour to give Seafarers respite from some of the hardships they endure whilst at sea.
We look forward to welcoming our Seafaring friends here at QVSR - Felixstowe.
The Queen Victoria Seaman`s Rest at Felixstowe is one of many organisations including the Port of Felixstowe that looks out for the well-being of Seafarers. QVSR - Felixstowe offers the simplest of support which is usually just a break from the ship routine right through to full on support which may involve spiritual, ship mediation or help to contact home.
about
In 1972 the "Apostleship of the Sea" (AOS), "British Sailors Society" and the "Mission to Seafarers" commissioned the building and establishment of the Seafarers centre on the Port of Felixstowe. The Felixstowe Dock and Railway company (as it was known at the time) agreed to a plot of land for the building at a nominal rental fee.
In 1973 the Centre received its first grant from the "King George`s fund for sailors"
now known as "Seafarers Uk" further grants followed including"International Transport Workers Federation"
"Merchant Navy Board"
Shipping companies and local churches. The Felixstowe Rotary club organised a sponsored mountain climb across
England, Scotland and Wales. This finally enabled the Seafarers centre to open its doors for the first time in 1976. The Felixstowe & Haven Port Seafarers Services (FHPSS) as continued to grow steadily and has a positive future watching and caring for the welfare of the Seafarers.
Felixstowe & Haven Ports Seafarers Service (FHPSS)
Registered Charity 272077.