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An award-winning project at Nautilus Mariners' Park in the north-west of England – a combined complex of additional seafarer retirement apartments and new head office – is on a solid trajectory towards being completed by August 2024.
This series of time-lapse images of the building work, below, shows progress on the construction being undertaken by the builders, John Turner Construction Group.
Groundwork on the combined multi-million pound investment scheme started on 17 July 2023. This stripped the site behind the current Nautilus House office – formerly the John Davies Infirmary – to make way for 27 apartments and the Union's head office. It will have views of the River Mersey in Wallasey, UK.
November 2023
December 2023
A concrete pump is used to pump the concrete from ground level to the upper floors of the new building.
January 2024
A loading truck (green) can be seen transporting materials into the new building after a recent snowfall.
April 2024
Heading into spring 2024, a passing Stena Line ferry has a good view of the new development.
Planning your nautical retirement?
Mariners' Park supports retired and needy seafarers and their dependants who are aged over 55. The park offers a full range of independent living properties; a bespoke supportive living accommodation building for those with care needs; and a 36-bed care home that provides 24/7 care, nursing, dementia and palliative support.
Accommodation is available now for those maritime professionals that have served in the Merchant Navy across all sectors, including maritime pilots and crew on large yachts, as well as those who have served in the Royal Navy or on deep sea fishing trawlers.
Arrange a visit to Mariners' Park in Wallasey, UK, to talk about the retirement options or register to have your name added to the accommodation list, by emailing welfare@nautilusint.org or calling +44(0)151 346 8840. There is more information at www.nautiluswelfarefund.org
Living at the Park
What former Union members and other residents interviewed who have lived at the park long-term and more recently appreciate most about living at the Park:
- 'similar life experiences with many other former mariners'
- 'secure living accommodation'
- 'peace of mind that all needs are met on one site'
- 'staff always on hand, and support for a seamless move onto the park'
- 'help with bills, benefits when required'
- 'excellent reputation'
- 'events and activities are always going on'
Image: A view from the third floor office at new Nautilus House over the Mariners' Park estate / Nautilus International
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