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The League of Ancient Mariners was co-founded in 1903 by Capt A W Pearce (16th April 1857 - 11th July 1951) and Dr R. Scot-Skirving (18th December 1859 - 15th July 1956).
It came about when they were passengers aboard the S S Miowere in September 1902 en-route between Vancouver, Canada and Sydney NSW. By the time the ship berthed in Sydney they had planned an organization -
‘having an occasional muster of retired Master Mariners and Deck Officers to be a worthy idea so as to keep alive the traditions of the sea, particularly as it applied to the era of sail’.
In 1903 the League was born, sail having given way to steam and steam in turn, having given way to motor, the League has been going strong ever since. For more information click here
The Council of the League
Patron: Dr Paul Scully-Power, AM, DSM, NSM, GOSE, RML
President: Captain Murray Doyle AAM AFNI
Vice President: Captain Mike Squires FNI
Hon Secretary: Captain John Cardelli
Hon Treasurer: Mr. John Southwell-Keely
Captain Mike Bertram
Captain Liam Gavin
Mr. John Harding FICS FNI
Captain Phil Hickey
Lt. Cdr Robert McMahon
Captain Allan Porter
Captain Martin Skipper
Life Members of the League
Life Membership has been awarded to Members who have served the League with distinction. Some have also been awarded the League’s Gold Badge to their Life Membership in recognition of exceptional service.
Life Membership has been awarded to Members who have served the League with distinction. Some have also been awarded the League’s Gold Badge to their Life Membership in recognition of exceptional service.
Current Life Members
Captain A. J. Tait OAM Gold Badge 18.03.2004
Captain K. H. Ross AM Gold Badge 07.05.2016
Lt. Col K. C. Tonbridge (Rtd)
Others who have been honoured throughout the League’s history include …
Captain A.W. Pearse, (1857-1951). Gold Badge 27-10-50
Doctor R. Scot-Skirving (1859-1956). Gold Badge 27-10-50
Captain A.J. Aucher. Gold Badge 25.7.47
Captain F.J. Bayldon
Mr. F. Bums. Silver Badge 27-10-50
Captain R.G. Hart
Major K. Linde, U.S. Army (Rtd.)
Captain F. Murchison. Gold Badge 27-10.50
Captain J. Owen
Captain W.G. Rippon
Captain G.F. Langford R.A.N. (Rtd) Gold Badge 24-11-53
Captain F.J. Maitland. Gold Badge 24-11-53
Captain J.J. Hughes
Captain A.E. Jolly
Captain T. Carson
Captain A.C. Gardner
Captain D. Craven
Captain I.M. Norrie
Captain J.H. Simpson
Captain P. Lusher. Gold Badge 1998
Mr. C.C. Croft. Gold Badge 1998
Captain T. Haworth, AM Gold Badge 1998
Captain L.M. Hinchliffe, D.S.C. Gold Badge 1998
Captain J.H. Knight
Major S.H. Cheeseman, AM JP Gold Badge 2004
Mr. G. Solomon OAM
Captain E. T. Liley Gold Badge 2002
Captain A. J. Tait OAM Gold Badge 18.03.2004
Captain K. H. Ross AM Gold Badge 07.05.2016
Lt. Col K. C. Tonbridge (Rtd)
Others who have been honoured throughout the League’s history include …
Captain A.W. Pearse, (1857-1951). Gold Badge 27-10-50
Doctor R. Scot-Skirving (1859-1956). Gold Badge 27-10-50
Captain A.J. Aucher. Gold Badge 25.7.47
Captain F.J. Bayldon
Mr. F. Bums. Silver Badge 27-10-50
Captain R.G. Hart
Major K. Linde, U.S. Army (Rtd.)
Captain F. Murchison. Gold Badge 27-10.50
Captain J. Owen
Captain W.G. Rippon
Captain G.F. Langford R.A.N. (Rtd) Gold Badge 24-11-53
Captain F.J. Maitland. Gold Badge 24-11-53
Captain J.J. Hughes
Captain A.E. Jolly
Captain T. Carson
Captain A.C. Gardner
Captain D. Craven
Captain I.M. Norrie
Captain J.H. Simpson
Captain P. Lusher. Gold Badge 1998
Mr. C.C. Croft. Gold Badge 1998
Captain T. Haworth, AM Gold Badge 1998
Captain L.M. Hinchliffe, D.S.C. Gold Badge 1998
Captain J.H. Knight
Major S.H. Cheeseman, AM JP Gold Badge 2004
Mr. G. Solomon OAM
Captain E. T. Liley Gold Badge 2002
The Logo
The Logo as seen above, was developed in 1903 and shows the magnificent and graceful Wandering Albatross. With a wingspan of nearly 3.5 metres, it soars and glides over the Southern Ocean for days on end before returning to land. It was chosen long ago as the emblem on our badges, ties, and pennant.
Photo: Members of the League of Ancient Mariners on Sydney Harbour, circa 1906.
The Logo as seen above, was developed in 1903 and shows the magnificent and graceful Wandering Albatross. With a wingspan of nearly 3.5 metres, it soars and glides over the Southern Ocean for days on end before returning to land. It was chosen long ago as the emblem on our badges, ties, and pennant.
Photo: Members of the League of Ancient Mariners on Sydney Harbour, circa 1906.