Seafarers’ Service September the 3rd, at Barry

On 3 September 1939, the passenger liner Athenia was sunk by U30. So began the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest and most complex campaign of the Second World War. The battle pitted the submariners of the Kriegsmarine against the Allied merchant fleet who were providing Britain’s vital life line.

The Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry branch would like to announce that a Seafarers’ Service and flag raising will be held on Saturday September 3rd, this year. (11AM Service.)
The local service is open to all organisations and others. It is hoped that family members of serving members and former members of the Merchant Navy, relatives and friends of not only the MN but, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Royal Navy, RNLI, Coast Guard / Watch, 11th Barry Sea Scout Group and others will also attend.

The Service will be held at the Merchant Navy, Monument, Barry. In holding a Seafarers’ Service, we acknowledge the vital role played by both the RAF and RN in Convoy duties. The presence of all branch and organisations standards will be appreciated. The Church and all that have assisted are thanked in advance. 10 45 AM: Assemble: for the 11am Service.

 A Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry branch wreath will be laid during the service at the Merchant Navy Monument, all other organisations are welcome to lay wreaths at this event. We hope that all will continue to support and assist us in helping us to ensure that we: “Remember Them”. The MN Monument in Barry, records and tributes all those lost from the Vale.