| 1863 |
A Sailors' Home was founded in Hong Kong when a hostel building
was
provided at West Point by a number of local firms. The firm of Jardine
Matheson took a prominent part in this St. Peter's Church was built
in the
compound & initially was used by locally resident Europeans
and was later to
become the Seamen's Church. |
| 1884
|
The
work of The Missions to Seamen began in Hong Kong and in 1885
permission was given for the Chaplain to use St. Peter's Church
in the Sailors'
Home compound. |
| 1891 |
The
first launch "DAYSPRING" came into service. |
1910
|
The
Missions to Seamen residential seamen's hostel opened at Johnston
Road. |
| 1925 |
The
Trustees of the Sailors' Home incorporated by Hong Kong Ordinance
No. 5of l925. |
| 1930
|
Incorporation
of the Sailors' Home and The Missions to Seamen. |
| 1933
|
The
Sailors' Home & The Missions to Seamen opened on 23rd April,
1933 at
40 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong. |
| 1941 |
Extensive
damage suffered during the occupation. This was made good and
the building completely furnished from local resources at the cessation
of
hostilities. |
| 1966
|
Site
Clearance for a new Mariners' Club began. Foundation stone laid
on 21s1
January, 1966. |
| 1967 |
The
Mariners' Club was officially opened 30th May, 1967 by H.E. The
Governor, Sir David Trench. |
| 1969
|
Apostleship
of the Sea joined in to form an Ecumenical Ministry at the
Mariners' Club. |
| 1973
|
Building
commenced on the Mariners' Club, Kwai Chung, to provide facilities
for crews of Container Ships and Tankers. |
| 1975 |
Official
Opening of the Mariners' Club, Kwai Chung 14th April, 1975 at 2
Container Port Road, Kwai Chung. |
| 1979 |
The
Danish Seamen's Church joined the Ecumenical Team at the Mariners'
Club. |
| 1981
|
The
Official Opening of the Danish Room, Mariners' Club, Kwai Chung
on
28th April, 1981 by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. |
| 1982
|
Her
Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent visited The Club on 28th October,
1982. |
| 1985
|
A
substantial Refurbishment at both clubs was undertaken. |
| 1988
|
Her
Royal Highness, the Princess Royal visited the club on 17th November,
1988. |
| 1990 |
Her Majesty, Queen Margrethe of Denmark visited the Mariners' Club
T.S.T.
on 17th November, 1990. |
| 1994 |
Her
Royal Highness, The Princess Royal visited the club at T.S.T. on
10th
March, 1994. |
| 1995
|
The
German Seamen's Mission joined the Ecumenical team at the Mariners'
Club. |
| 1997
|
Her
Royal Highness, The Princess Royal visited the Mariners' Club at
Kwai
Chung on 29th January, 1997. |
