The Mission to Seamen Hobart Station

St David's Mission Chapel (Mission of the Cathedral) in Campbell Street is situated in the area known as Wapping during the early establishment of Hobart Town, Wapping was the slum and poor area of the town. See links for further information on Wapping.

The Chapel opened in 1885 and closed in 1914 and in 1915 it became the Flying Angel Mission to Seamen (Mission to Seamen).

The Daily Post newspaper, August 1915.

OPENING OF INSTITUTE - THE STATE GOVERNOR AND THE BISHOP PRESENT - The opening of the Hobart institute for seamen was performed last evening by his Excellency the Governor (Sir W. Ellison-Macartney) in the presence of a considerable attendance, including Lady Ellison-Macartney, the Bishop of Tasmania (Dr. Stephen), Dean Kite, Sir Elliott Lewis and Captain Williams and Lieutenant Burton, of the ocean training ship Medway. The institute is situated in Campbell street, opposite the City Hall.

The opening included a tribute to seamen's missions throughout the world by Sir W. Ellison-Macartney. The welfare of sailors was considered essential and it was believed their virtues equaled their failings. Sailors were men who led a roving life serving on different ships and lines away from their friends and families. The chapel adequately provided sailors comfort, guidance and rooms for recreation covering both WWI and WW2.

Sold in 2008 the building has been an art gallery and recently a private residence. It has recently been advertised for sale on realestate.com.au, see links.

See also St David's Mission Chapel No. 318

Sold in 2008 the building has been an art gallery and recently a private residence (see links).