Post by Administrator on May 27, 2013 12:53:35 GMT
Remembering the many lost from the Vale of Glamorgan and all that sailed from Barry Dock.
We must remember all
Let those who come after see to it that his name be not forgotten".
During this Year of the Convoy we attempt to reflect on and remember our lost and loved ones and the many fallen of the Merchant Naval Service, the bravery of those that undertook to keep the supply lines open and helped to save our Nation. Without such provisions imported the population would have starved and the Country lost. We tribute further the many from the Vale of Glamorgan and all that sailed from Barry Dock.
During the Year of the Convoy Arctic Star medals have been presented to veterans at 10 Downing street and remembrance and tribute has taken place for the Arctic Convoy’s with further Arctic Stars received at Loch Ewe, where veterans attended in respect and remembrance and further vowed to continue to seek the Ushakov - Gallantry award for the bravery of survivors and those lost.
The related Armed Forces and Merchant Navy 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic as part of the Year of the Convoy has also commenced with events in both London and Londonderry. There has been and will be much more going on around the country with Pembroke Dock, Weymouth and Plymouth amongst others taking part.
More locally: the Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Service at the Merchant Seafarers Memorial, Cardiff Bay: Took place on Saturday May 18 at 11:00 (A Battle of the Atlantic Remembrance).
The Glamorgan War Time Heritage Centre at Barry Island opened on Wednesday May 22nd for those that wished to both visit and possibly record memories with the centre’s recording equipment. A red ensign and other MN artifacts and display material ensure a perfect place to reflect.
Barry, the principal town of Glamorgan paid its respect to those of all convoy’s and ensured the red ensign of the Merchant Navy was flown on Thursday May 23 at the Memorial Hall and the associated forces and National flags including the red duster was flown at the Vale Council Offices during day time the same day.
Members of the Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry Branch laid a wreath at the MN Monument at 11.00 again on Thursday May 23rd.
The combined forces events culminated in Liverpool over the weekend with more National Commemorations Friday May 24 - Sunday May 26th.
The local Heritage Centre at Barry Island Railway station was again open to visitors on Sunday 26, a perfect opportunity to bring along and record MN memorabilia. The museum will continue to open for further events during the year of the convoy 2013.
LINK: www.ss-tregenna.co.uk/
We must remember all
Let those who come after see to it that his name be not forgotten".
During this Year of the Convoy we attempt to reflect on and remember our lost and loved ones and the many fallen of the Merchant Naval Service, the bravery of those that undertook to keep the supply lines open and helped to save our Nation. Without such provisions imported the population would have starved and the Country lost. We tribute further the many from the Vale of Glamorgan and all that sailed from Barry Dock.
During the Year of the Convoy Arctic Star medals have been presented to veterans at 10 Downing street and remembrance and tribute has taken place for the Arctic Convoy’s with further Arctic Stars received at Loch Ewe, where veterans attended in respect and remembrance and further vowed to continue to seek the Ushakov - Gallantry award for the bravery of survivors and those lost.
The related Armed Forces and Merchant Navy 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic as part of the Year of the Convoy has also commenced with events in both London and Londonderry. There has been and will be much more going on around the country with Pembroke Dock, Weymouth and Plymouth amongst others taking part.
More locally: the Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Service at the Merchant Seafarers Memorial, Cardiff Bay: Took place on Saturday May 18 at 11:00 (A Battle of the Atlantic Remembrance).
The Glamorgan War Time Heritage Centre at Barry Island opened on Wednesday May 22nd for those that wished to both visit and possibly record memories with the centre’s recording equipment. A red ensign and other MN artifacts and display material ensure a perfect place to reflect.
Barry, the principal town of Glamorgan paid its respect to those of all convoy’s and ensured the red ensign of the Merchant Navy was flown on Thursday May 23 at the Memorial Hall and the associated forces and National flags including the red duster was flown at the Vale Council Offices during day time the same day.
Members of the Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry Branch laid a wreath at the MN Monument at 11.00 again on Thursday May 23rd.
The combined forces events culminated in Liverpool over the weekend with more National Commemorations Friday May 24 - Sunday May 26th.
The local Heritage Centre at Barry Island Railway station was again open to visitors on Sunday 26, a perfect opportunity to bring along and record MN memorabilia. The museum will continue to open for further events during the year of the convoy 2013.
LINK: www.ss-tregenna.co.uk/