Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Stroud

Education

Standout

Oldest heritage trusts preservation society · of 10 with a recorded founding year

About

Trinity House (formally the Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Stroud) is the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands, and Gibraltar. Established by Royal Charter in 1514, it operates four lighthouses in the Bailiwick: Les Hanois (1862, off SW Guernsey), Casquets (1724, off Alderney), Alderney Lighthouse (1912, Quénard Point), and Sark Lighthouse (1913, Point Robert). It is also a maritime charity, Deep Sea Pilotage Authority, funded by Light Dues levied on commercial vessels.

Specialises in1

Each capability links to every business in the Baliwick that shares it.

Heritage sites & visitor heritage

Heritage sites, historic visitor attractions and National Trust properties.

From their website

Heritage society chair · Lighthouse operation and maintenance · Maritime safety · Deep sea pilotage authority · Local aids to navigation inspection · Seafarer welfare and education · Cadet training schemes · Nautical assessors to the Admiralty Court

Quick facts

Legal form
Deputy Master
Established
1514 · 512 years
Years of experience
500+
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
Industries served
Marine

People1

  • Captain Des DonworthDirector of Navigational Requirements and Policy

Credentials

Qualifications

  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001

Contact

Social
Address
Trinity House, Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4DH, United Kingdom

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