Last Surviving Ship Of “Battle of the Atlantic” Gets £225,000 Grant To Secure Its Future

HMS Wellington, the last surviving dedicated Battle of the Atlantic convoy escort ship in the UK, has been awarded a £225,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The ship is moored at Temple Stairs on Victoria Embankment, London, and is of great historical importance. Built in 1934, HMS Wellington played a key role during the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest battle of World War II.

The ship was part of a joint effort by the Royal and Merchant Navies to protect vital supply lines and ensure the delivery of goods and people to Britain during the war.

The preservation of the ship is essential as it was at serious risk of being lost. The Wellington Trust, which has managed the ship since it was moved to Temple Stairs in 1948, began working on a revitalisation project in April 2023.

The project will ensure that the ship’s condition is maintained, and the grant from the Heritage Fund will help to make it a reality.

This year, the Trust plans to open the ship to the public, allowing visitors to learn about its unique history. HMS Wellington has been home to mascots, like a monkey and a cat, …

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