RYE MERCHANT SEAMEN'S FUND

Established for the 'relief and support of maimed and disabled seamen connected with the town and port of Rye and the widows and children of such seamen as shall be slain or drowned in the merchant service'.Also assisted:a) those people working on the seas who live in the town/port of Rye, who are injured/disabledb) seamen injured/disabled otherwise than at sea