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.
5. Larne Remembers
Cllr Robert Logan; the Mayor, Alderman Noel Williams and Cllr Maeve Donnelly at the exhibition in Larne Museum. Photo: Chris Neely
6. Larne Remembers
Members of the RNLI paying tribute during the annual service at the Princess Victoria Memorial. Photo: Chris Neely
7. Larne Remembers
Laying wreaths at the Princess Victoria Memorial on the 70th anniversary of the sea tragedy which claimed the lives of over 130 people. Photo: Chris Neely
8. Larne Remembers
The annual commemoration at the Princess Victoria Memorial. Photo: Contributed