Nauticalia Ltd Reviews 15

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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  1. Home & Garden

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Nauticalia began in 1974, as a floating marine antiques shop in a converted rubbish barge on the River Thames at Shepperton. Lynn Lewis, an ex-BBC television reporter, and his wife Val, also a journalist, were the founders. As the business developed, it became obvious that there were not enough antiques to satisfy demand, especially for the large items of nautical décor that so enthralled their customers. An advert in the local paper, for a 19th century diver's helmet, brought six buyers the next day - but there was only one for sale! To solve the problem, Lynn commissioned a batch of ten detailed replicas from a specialist metal works, and thus began Nauticalia's famous range of reproduction boating and shipping memorabilia. Ship's telegraphs, binnacles, bells, bosun's whistles, brass information signs and anchor lamps soon followed the same course, and necessitated a move to larger premises ashore. Now, more than 40 years later, our head office is based by the river Thames in Shepperton.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow 🤩 just received my well packed…

Wow 🤩 just received my well packed parcel and inside the most beautiful coral octopus which is so much bigger and more wonderful than I imagined it to be !
This is a gift for my husband to celebrate our 35th Coral Wedding Anniversary and he loves octopuses so he will be thrilled with this. Thank you so much for a speedy delivery too 🥰

2 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Last year on a trip to the historical…

Last year on a trip to the historical docks at Portsmouth I went into the store and bought a Limit 1912 watch with a 2 year warranty. Unfortunately the watch fail but I am delighted that on contacting Nauticalia they agreed to send me a new watch with no quibble. Thank you Aiden for you speed and efficiency. I know the watch is not of a great value and I am delighted with their customer service.

15 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer support!

I ordered an Admirality Chart and paid extra for a faster delivery. After not receiving the chart in the stipulated time, I chased up and got immediate response from the company. Turned out that Royal Mail had the parcel all along and were not able to deliver in time. The customer support staff at Nauticalia promptly refunded the extra delivery cost and also provided updates. It was very pleasant to see such a great response from their team! Highly recommend them if you are looking to buy sailing related gifts and gadgets!

14 December 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Is this another company going under?

Placed an order via their trade sales website as I had previously purchased from SDL Imports and Nauticalia had taken them over. I placed an order on 31st December asking for an invoice for payment. Several days went by and nothing, so I messaged and had a response stating that they would sent the invoice Monday/Tuesday 9th/10th Jan. Nothing received so sent another email - no response and now I notice the main website states its under maintenance. What is going on? I no longer want to go ahead with the sale as this is very dubious, no apology and no response. Order #9809

31 December 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely products and excellent customer service

I have a few Nauticalia desk items, which I think are lovely pieces and I really enjoy using. However, for me, the real mark of company is its customer service. I had a problem with a recent order (which was no one's fault), and I honestly can't rate the excellent support I received from Lottie and Mandy more highly. Phone contact was friendly and helpful, subsequent emails were dealt with quickly and efficiently, I was kept informed on a regular basis, and the issue was resolved more than fairly. I was a little hesitant about ordering directly from Nauticalia after reading some negative reviews online, but my own experience has been excellent - which I hope will be helpful and reassuring for other people.

16 March 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service

Terrible service, surly untrained staff. The drinks were served with huge gaps in between, they ran out of cakes after we had ordered them???? What cakes were left, turned up when the coffee had gone cold. No apologies or attempt to compensate, they obviously couldn't care less.

23 January 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality Merino wool…

Excellent quality Merino wool submariner sweater. I ordered yesterday and it has arrived today! Great service and decent value for money for such a premium product. Medium has come up quite large if you were wondering about sizes.
going to be so nice wearing a decent natural fibre product, rather than a fleece.

5 January 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling service and false claims

Ordered item listed as in stock. Nauticallia charged my account on the same day but 4 days later informed me that they didn't have the item in stock and claimed I hadn't been charged though my card account shows that they charged me the same day. Site still shows item in stock, attempting to lure in fresh victims. Appalling customer service, dubious business practices bordering on fraud. Avoid like the plague, shop at a reputable site

11 December 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went to Nauticalia today and it’s now…

Went to Nauticalia today and it’s now more cafe than anything else but was very pleasant as normal, they did not have the items I wanted in stock but quickly rang there central warehouse and when ready they will call so I can collect , very pleased with the service as we have brought many items over the years we have used this company , sat and had a good cup of coffee before making a move home , looking forward to going back soon , great friendly staff. If your in the shepperton area pop in well worth a coffee ,

1 October 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

…FULL MARKS

Bought chrome plated Riviera clock and barometer they look stunning and will look really good on the boat.
Excellent service during this Covid 19 lock down.
Full marks

6 May 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a 'Fleet Masters Review' …

Bought a 'Fleet Masters Review' Telescope from the shop in Greenwich. Excellent friendly staff who kindly stored it for me a week until I could collect it in my car. Very helpful and it looks stunning!!

9 January 2018
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Site illicitly get addresses

I know nothing about this company, except that they acquire addresses illicitly (like my own) and then send junk mail such as catalogues.

If purchasing from them, it is likely they will send catalogues to any address given or delivered too. There is then no easy way to stop the junk mail.

Do not use!

8 September 2016
Unprompted review

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