A similar ceremony took place at the Princess Victoria Memorial at Agnew Park in Stranraer

Sinking of MV Princess Victoria - Our Space 56

The Princess Victoria was one of the first roll on roll off designed ferries and made daily return crossings from Larne to Stranraer. Tragically it was caught up in severe weather during the great storm of 1953. The heavy seas led to the stern gates of the car deck being forced open and within four hours The Princess Victoria sank. It is thought that 177 people were on board including 49 members of the crew and that the disaster claimed the lives of 135 people. The tragedy had a huge impact on L

Why No One Could Escape This Sinking Ferry

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Cllr Peter Johnston, leads us on a special 'virtual' memorial service for those that were lost on the 31 January 1953 when the MV Princess Victoria IV was taken by the sea as she made her way towards Larne. Tomorrow morning (Sunday) at 8.10am BBC Radio 4's Morning Service will be lead by the Dean from Belfast Cathedral, the Very Rev Stephen Forde, will also recall the tragedy. You can read more at: https://connor.anglican.org/2021/01/26/a-city-shaped