1369 | (Edward III)The Foundation of the Guild with the First Subscription Deed |
1398 | (RichardII) The Second Subscription Deed. |
1456 | (Henry VI)Third Subscription Deed. Agreement by twenty four Shipmasters with the Vicar of Hessle, to establish an altar in the Holy Trinity Church. Pledge to pay their “Lowage and Stowage” into the Guild, to support distressed seamen. |
1457 | Letters of Henry VI approving the building of an almshouse for thirteen persons. |
1461 | A house to accommodate thirteen pensioners and a chapel completed. Ground rent of one shilling per annum payable to the White Friars. |
1505 | (Henry VII) Fourth Subscription Deed. An agreement with several persons to pay “Lowage and Stowage”. |
1512 | (Henry VIII) Hull Shipmasters request the Brethren to assign “Good Men” to pilot “Strange” ships into and out of Hull. |
1541 | Charter of Henry VIII. Confirms payment of “Lowage and Stowage” for the maintenance of the House, Chapel and thirteen poor Brethren. Power to acquire lands, to elect two Wardens annually. Guild to be a Corporate Body. All Foreign ships to be piloted into Hull by the Brethren. |
1544 | Fifth Subscription Deed. |
1546 | Sixth Subscription Deed. |
1547 | Charter of Edward VI confirming that of Henry VIII. |
1554 | Charter of Queen Mary Tudor, confirming that of Edward VI. |
1567 | Charter of Queen Elizabeth I confirming previous Charters. |
1581 | Second Charter of Elizabeth I establishing the constitution of the Guild substantially as it is today, i.e. Wardens, Elder Brethren, Assistants and Younger Brethren. |
| Authority to settle seamen’s wages disputes, examine and licence, Masters and Pilots. To collect “Primage” and confirms the rights and privileges contained in previous charters, and to control maritime affairs and the right to fine or imprison. |
1584 | The Proclamation of the Lord High Admiral to establish buoys and beacons, and to collect dues for their maintenance. |
1594 | The First whaling voyage. |
1598 | The First whaling voyage out of Hull. |
1608 | (James I) The Charter of James I, confirming that of Elizabeth I. |
1613 | The First buoy and two beacons established in the river. |
1621 | Thomas Ferres gives the Whitefriars Estate to the Guild. |
1632 | The Charter of Charles I confirming previous charters. |
1647 | Two lights are erected at Spurn Point. |
1661 | Charter of Charles II, gives the Wardens the power to appoint deputies and a Haven Master to collect “Dolphinage”. |
1698 | (William III)Almshouse, with accommodation for six persons, founded by William Robinson, taken over by the Guild 1745. The Guild established the Elder Brethren and Assistants Fund, and the Guild also established its own artillery Company for the defence of the town.(George II) |
1753 | The House was re -constructed. |
1759 | The pediment was erected over the main entrance in Trinity House Lane. |
1772 | A new Chapel was built on the North side of the House, in Trinity House Lane.(George III) |
1773 | The Guild acquired its first yacht, the “HUMBER”. |
1778 | Queens Dock opens. |
1786 | Marine Almshouse built in Trinity House Lane. |
1787 | Marine School founded in Trinity House Lane. This is the first Marine school ever established. |
1794 | The Guild again established an artillery company, this one to be disbanded in 1802. |
1796 | The Neptune Inn is built in Whitefriargate. |
1800 | Pilotage Act. Humber Pilots are not necessarily Brethren of the Guild. |
1809 | Humber Dock opens. |
1810 | Compulsory Pilotage introduced on the Humber. The Guild establishes the First Lifeboat station at Spurn Point. |
1815 | The Neptune Inn is leased to H.M. Customs. |
1822 | (George IV) Ferres Almshouse built on Princes Dock Side. These were converted into offices in 1863. |
1827 | Trinity Almshouse erected in Posterngate. This building is now “Carmelite House”. |
1828 | The Port of Goole is open to foreign trading vessels. The upper Humber Pilotage service is established by the Guild. |
1829 | Princes Dock opens. |
1831 | Charter of William IV, Wardens are no longer required to be Burgesses. |
1832 | Bull Lightship on station. The First lightship on the Humber. |
1834 | Master Mariners almshouses built in Carr Lane. These are destroyed by enemy action in 1941. |
1836 | Second Charter of William IV, permitting Younger Brethren to vote at elections for Assistants, |
1837 | (Victoria) A Mariners Almshouse was erected near to the Master Mariners Almshouse. |
1841 | The New Seal was acquired. |
1842 | The School was transferred to a new building. |
1843 | A Post Office was built on the site of the stables and coach house in Whitefriargate, and the present Chapel was built. |
1851 | Kingston Almshouse on Beverley Road opens. |
1861 | The Harbours Bill is passed, depriving the Guild of a substantial part of its income. |
1863 | The Trinity Provident Fund is established. |
1864 | One acre of land is given for the construction of The Hull Seaman’s and General orphanage. |
1869 | The new building in Posterngate,( Victoria and Albert Chambers) is leased to the Local Marine Board. |
1874 | Funds and Assets divided into Charity and Corporate Funds. |
1875 | The order of 1617, requiring each Warden to enter a bond of £200 is rescinded. |
1877 | The Humber Conservancy Commissioners lease the old post office building in Whitefriargate. |
1885 | The Lord Chamberlain consents to a new uniform for the brethren. |
1888 | Customs release four rooms of the old Neptune Inn to convert into shops. These are now Boots the Chemist. |
1894 | The First light float on the Humber. |
1908 | (Edward VII) The Humber Conservancy Board is formed. Six of the Brethren to serve on the board. This Authority took over all the administration of the Humber and all the navigational aids. |
1913 | (George V) H.M. Customs end their tenancy of the old Neptune Inn. |
1924 | Fire in the House. |
1938 | Charter of George VI. Allows the Guild to hold increased assets. |
1939 | The First block of the Rest Homes is built on Anlaby Road. |
1951 | Completion of the building of the Rest Homes on Anlaby Road. |
1969 | Elizabeth II 600th Anniversary of the foundation of the Guild. Visit of H.M. The Queen, Prince Philip, The Prince of Wales and Princess Anne. |
1973 | The Trinity House Nautical School amalgamates with the Boulevard Nautical School. |
1986 | Prince Charles, Prince of Wales made an Honorary Brother |
2012 | The School becomes an Academy |
2013 | The School moves from its traditional site and into the refurbished Nautical College Building on George Street. |
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