SS Explorer Crew visit Trinity House Maritime Museum - 11.2025

In November 2025 our volunteers were invited to visit Trinity House Maritime Museum in Leith, following their team´s visit to our ship. Not far from where Explorer is berthed, the crew enjoyed learning about Leith´s maritime history through the House´s extensive collection of artifacts and our guide´s knowledge.

Trinity House was originally established as the headquarters for the Incorporation of Mariners and Shipmasters, a charity set up to support the needs of injured and retired seamen and their families, that traces its origins to back to 1380. She is now under the care of Historic Environment Scotland and is open to visits 1 April to 30 September.

Maddy and Liz guided us around the house, sharing the stories and details of many of the treasures on display and answering all questions. Volunteers were particularly impressed with the collection of ship models and paintings as well as navigation instruments, sparking interesting questions and discussions.  We strongly encourage anyone interested in maritime history visit Trinity House and keeps an eye out for the whale eardrum!

Thank you to Trinity House and Maddy and Liz for having us, we look forward to more visits and engagement in the future!

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