 It had a total of six dormitories and large bedrooms.The home was intended for use by seafarers whose families were in need of help with their children, be it to give the parents respite during a family crisis or in some cases a home due to the loss of a family member and the father could not manage and go to sea at the same time.It was also used to allow a seafarer to take his wife away with him for a trip while he worked.