Nauticalia

We are unable to sell directly to personal customers who are asked to buy from our approved stockists (please call us on +44 (0)1932 244396 or use the contact form to the right on our Home Page, for details of your nearest Nauticalia stockist). Nauticalia began in 1974, as a floating marine antiques shop in a converted rubbish barge on the River Th... ames at Shepperton. Lynn Lewis, an ex-BBC television reporter, and his wife Val, also a journalist, were the founders. As the business developed, it became obvious that there were not enough antiques to satisfy demand, especially for the large items of nautical décor that so enthralled their customers. An advert in the local paper, for a 19th century diver's helmet, brought six buyers the next day - but there was only one for sale! To solve the problem, Lynn commissioned a batch of ten detailed replicas from a specialist metal works, and thus began Nauticalia's famous range of reproduction boating and shipping memorabilia. Ship's telegraphs, binnacles, bells, bosun's whistles, brass information signs and anchor lamps soon followed the same course, and necessitated a move to larger premises ashore. Nauticalia Ltd, The Ferry Point, Ferry Lane, Shepperton on Thames, TW17 9LQ, England. Tel: +44 (0)1932 244396 E-mail: info@nauticalia.com . Company registered in England No 228 2064 ~ VAT Registration GB 193 0354 15. ContinueRead More