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The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services - 2007

Seagull Trust Cruises

Free Canal Cruising for People with Special Needs

Royal Patron HRH The Princess Royal

Falkirk Branch

The Marion Seagull.
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The boat has been named “Marion Seagull” in honour of Mrs. Marion H. Salvesen, (pictured right) whose Charitable Trust agreed to provide the funding for the building of a residential canal boat specifically suited to the needs of a family with a disabled member.

 
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MarionSalvesen A

Unlike traditional canal narrow boats, the Marion Seagull is three meters wide and this gives a wide, spacious and roomy feel to the accommodation and the large picture windows make it bright and airy
Accommodation on board sleeps a maximum of six people, (plus a skippers bunk) with two toilets, a shower, kitchen area with cooker, fridge, microwave and sink, a lounge/eating area and an open deck area in the bow. There is a lift in the bow to allow wheelchairs on and off the boat and another in the stern to lift a wheelchair up to the steering position. There is a mobile phone, and a television and video fitted in the lounge. The accommodation is centrally heated and there is a steady supply of hot water
Marion Accom F
Marion Accom A

The lounge/dining area looking forward to the bow deck and wheelchair lift.

The lounge settee can be extended to form a double bed. All bedding, sheets and pillows are provided on board.
Marion Accom D

One of the two toilet/washrooms on board.

This toilet together with the shower opposite it, can have their doors set in such a way that they become one large room allowing plenty of space for a disabled person and their helper to use the facilities in total privacy.
Marion Accom C

The shower is large enough to allow a wheelchair access and it is fitted with a seat.
Marion Accom E

The kitchen (or galley on a boat) is fully fitted with a four ring gas cooker with oven and grill, a microwave oven and a fridge. There are plenty of work tops and ample storage for food and the supplied crockery.
Marion Accom G

The remaining sleeping accommodation comprises two bunks and another bed/settee opposite them.
Marion Accom B

In addition to these beds there is a skipper’s bunk and a further toilet/ washroom.

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23 April, 2010
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Seagull Trust Cruises has Scottish Charity Number SC027163. It is incorporated in Scotland as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Company Number SC179736
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