The annual commemoration at the Princess Victoria Memorial near Larne harbour was organised in association with the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes MV Princess Victoria Lodge 5050.
Other events included BBC Radio Ulster recording a community service at First Larne Presbyterian Church; a lecture from Peter McCabe about his research into the 1953 shipping tragedy; a performance of ‘For those in Peril on the Sea’ presented by readers and musicians; and an exhibition at Larne Museum about the ship and the fateful day on which she sank.
1. Larne Remembers
Clyde Johnston; the Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr. Beth Adger MBE; John Fittis and Ivan Black at the ‘Peril on the Sea’ performance. Photo: Contributed
2. Larne Remembers
For those in Peril on the Sea’ was presented by local readers and musicians. Photo: Contributed
3. Larne Remembers
Marian Kelso of Larne Museum and Arts Centre; the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams and Dr. David Hume, civic events co-ordinator, at the MV Princess Victoria related exhibition launch. Photo: Chris Neely
4. Larne Remembers
Local maritime historian Jim McCarlie, who lost his uncle in the Princess Victoria disaster, speaking at the launch of the exhibition. Photo: Chris Neely