CEREMONY TO REMEMBER THE BRAVE SOULS OF THE MERCHANT NAVY WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES DURING THE WARS TO KEEP OUR COUNTRY SUPPLIED AND FED

A service and wreath laying will take place at Salford Quays tomorrow, (Saturday 2nd September at 12pm) to mark Merchant Navy Day in honour of the brave men and women who made many sacrifices to keep Britain alive during both World Wars.

The ceremony brought together by the Pendleton Branch of the Royal Naval Association, is also an appreciation of the UK’s modern day merchant seafarers who are responsible for transporting most of our every day items, such as food and fuel.

Without the sacrifice of these brave souls, our nation would have surely succumbed to the relentless Nazi onslaught against our shores. The merchant fleet was no less important to our survival than our military vessels, shipping food and military supplies across danger filled oceans, with the threat of being sunk by an enemy U Boat always on their minds.

Sadly some 124 brave and courageous sailors from Manchester Liners sadly never returned home, lost and buried at sea. It is important to remember our merchant sailors and the vital role they played and continue to play to this day.

Organisers say that all are welcome to attend.

The memorial is right next to Salford Watersports Centre.

Photo ©: Royal Naval Association - Pendleton Branch