History (9)

Sadly, the College closed in 1968 and the last 'Worcester' was broken up a few years later. The village of Greenhithe has many 'Worcester' memories such as the sign at the waterside pub, and the streets of a new housing development which are all named after 'Worcester' personalities.

R M Richardson - OW and Chief Officer for many years -
poses alongside his very own road sign!

The Ingress Abbey estate became the site of the Merchant Navy College, which proved to be an ill-fated venture since it closed within 20 years; in 1999 the palatial buildings were demolished and a vast housing estate has been built on the site. Happily, Ingress Abbey and The Lodge have been restored for use as offices.

The Merchant Navy College.