Photo credit - Heritage Service Dunfries and Galloway Council

M.V. Princess Victoria Memorial close to Larne Harbour

The sinking of the M.V. Princess Victoria on 31st January, 1953.

The Stranraer-Larne ferry, the MV Princess Victoria, sank on 31 January 1953, with the loss of more than 130 lives. Less than 50 people survived this maritime disaster

Stephen Cameron, a noted maritime historian, will give a talk on this dreadful event, its causes, the people involved and the effect on communities on both sides of the North Channel.

Venue - Parish Hall

Entrance by ticket at a price of £5.00 which includes a light supper.

Note - Admission by paying at the door on the night can not be guaranteed.

Tickets are available from members of the Ladies’ Committee, in church at the end of Sunday services, or by contacting the webmaster by using the Contact page on this website.