The search is on to find the best visual portrayal of our nation’s enduring connection to the sea in the Show Us Your Ultimate Seaview Photo Contest. It’s part of a new national photography competition by one of the UK’s oldest maritime charities, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society.

The competition will be judged by an independent panel including marine photographer and TV producer Kate Westaway, the charity’s chief executive, Commodore Malcolm Williams and Editor of Discover Britain magazine Matt Havercroft. Participants are being encouraged to send in their pictures of the coast, seafarers and the sea, whether in relation to work, wildlife, seascapes or fun, to celebrate our intimate connection to and reliance on the sea, seafarers and the maritime industry. In addition to images taken specially, the charity is also welcoming entries which celebrate favourite seaside memories.

Everything from holiday snaps to photographs of ships are welcome if they have been taken in the UK.

The winning entry will be that which is judged to be the most visually appealing, original and self-explanatory.