conversion was met by an appeal to which Lloyd's, shipping companies, livery companies and other benefactors contributed. It included the installation of a grand wooden staircase taken from the 1906 Isle of Man ferry , which was being broken up at the same time. Wellington arrived at her Victoria Embankment berth in December 1948 to continue service as the floating livery hall of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners. In 1991, HQS Wellington was dry-docked at Sheerness for three months during which, apart from extensive steelwork repairs and complete external painting, she received a major refurbishment which included the refitting of all toilet facilities, offices and accommodation areas. Wellington was fitted with carpet, and displays were installed of the Company’s marine paintings and artefacts, gold and silver plate, ship models and newly discovered very early 18th-century charts. See also References Bibliography Tramp to Queen autobiography by Capt. John Treasure Jones, The History Press (2008) External links The Honourable Company of Master Mariners The Wellington Trust website 1934 ships Grimsby-class sloops Sloops of the United Kingdom World War II sloops of the United Kingdom Ships and vessels of the National Historic Fleet 1948 establishments in England Museum ships in the United Kingdom Tourist attractions in the City of Westminster Buildings and structures on the River Thames Livery halls Victoria Embankment