Princess Victoria: memorial service in Larne marks 72nd anniversary of ferry tragedy
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Memorial service takes place to mark the 72nd anniversary of the loss of the Princess Victoria
A memorial service to mark the 72nd anniversary of the loss of the Princess Victoria in the ‘Great Storm’ of 1953 was held on Friday 31 January. 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 …
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