National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, is once again on the lookout for photographers across Dorset to submit their favourite images of the sea, for its annual competition honouring Britain’s proud maritime heritage.

Launched to coincide with the International Day of the Seafarer, the society’s Maritime Photographic Competition, supported by headline sponsor Ensign and the Fishmongers’ Company, encourages photographers, both amateur and professional, to enter pictures that capture the essence of Britain’s enduring connection with the sea - including its merchant ships, fishermen, coast, harbours and ports.

Celebrating its 180th year, the society is searching for standout images relating to all aspects of the UK’s historic relationship with the sea. Photographs should be submitted through the society’s website https://www.shipwreckedmariners.org.uk before the deadline on Monday 26 August. Photographers can also enter their pictures via email, post or the Society’s social media channels.

“It is special to see all of the entries come in over the summer and for people to share their personal stories of the sea through photography that can be enjoyed by all.”

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society supports fishermen, merchant mariners and their dependants who are suffering financial hardship, whether due to accident, ill health, unemployment or in retirement after a life spent working at sea. A total of over £1.4 million was paid in grants over the last year in 2,000 cases of need.

To enter the competition and for the chance to win the prize of £500 of photographic equipment vouchers visit www.shipwreckedmariners.org.uk or the Society’s Facebook or Twitter pages www.facebook.com/shipwreckedmariners and @ShipwreckedSoc.