Lunch on the Water

The Venue

Line drawing of the ship, from the menu

THE SLOOP H.M.S. WELLINGTON WAS BUILT IN DEVONPORT IN 1934 AND SAW SERVICE ON THE NEW ZEALAND AND CHINA STATIONS. DURING THE WAR SHE PERFORMED CONVOY ESCORT DUTIES IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC AND STEAMED 240,000 MILES.

AFTER THE WAR SHE WAS CONVERTED AT CHATHAM AND ARRIVED AT THE TEMPLE STAIRS ON THE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT AS THE HEAD QUARTER SHIP AND LIVERY HALL OF THE HONOURABLE COMPANY OF MASTER MARINERS IN DECEMBER 1948.

SINCE THEN THE H.Q.S. WELLINGTON HAS SERVED AS A COURT AND MEETING PLACE FOR THE HONOURABLE COMPANY WHOSE AIM IS TO "ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN A HIGH AND HONOURABLE STANDARD OF ABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT IN THE OFFICERS OF THE MERCHANT NAVY".

The Menu

 Coconut Soup with Crab Croutons

Roasted Boneless Poussin with Madeira Jus
Puy Lentils & Smoked Bacon
Carrots and French Beans

Vegetarian option: Vegetable Dartoise

Lemon Mille Feuile with Raspberries

Rich Roast Arabica Coffee and Sweetmeats

Wines

Hazendal Kleine Estate 2001

Le Faucon Bleu Merlot 1999

 

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