SHIP - 31 SOUTH STREET 1933 to 1984
1933 Opened as 'The Ship Grill' by John Gardner,
It later became the Bristol & West Building society.

Apparently, the ship had portholes along the inside walls which were partially filled with water and at the touch of a switch a wave motion would start up in each one!

It has also has been said that when the national anthem was played, no one was required to stand up. This was not a sign of disrespect, but rather one of tradition onboard a ship. A inside was built to mimic a galleon, where due to the low ceiling, (there wasn't one) standing was difficult and so the King’s (or Queen’s) heath was toasted from the seated position. (unconfirmed)
   
   

The narrow but very long bar of the Ship in South Street, date unknown. Websters (on the postcard left) is presumably the company that owned the pub, or possibly a brewery.

I note with interest, that it was a time when a soda fountain could be left safely on the bar - not something we would see these days.

 
   

We are given to understand that this is the dining area inside the Ship. It has porthole like fittings and ceiling beams that resemble those of an old sailing vessel.
   
   

Left: This is perhaps one of the most well known photographic memories of the Ship grill when it was in full sail. The mortar rendering in the upper floors had been applied in such a way as to enhance the effect of billowing sails.



The three stern lamps were removed back in 2010 when they became a safety hazard due to deterioration. When it became the Cornish Pastie shop we enquired if they still existed. We were assured that they did but there were no funds available for their restoration. Not sure of the situation now.
   
As the West Cornwall pasty Company  
   
   
Known landlord/manager  

!933 - John Gardner
1940's  - George & Betty Evans
1954 - 64 - William 'Harry'  Hallam
1984 - Closed

 Nicholas Hallam writes: My father, William Henry Hallam, was the licensee. It was privately owned by the Webster family who also owned The Ram Jam Inn on the A1 (Great North Road). 

During those years it was one of the busiest pubs in Worthing.  I can remember times when it was so packed on a Saturday morning if you wanted to get from the front door to the back door it was quicker to walk round the block and into Bentalls back alley.