The Ellan Vannin Tragedy by Hughie Jones

waterlootheplace.com Ltd are proud to be involved in the preparations to remember the 100th anniversary of this tragedy. On Thursday 3rd December 2009 Officials from the Isle Of Man Government, Manx Heritage Foundation and the Isle Of Man Steam Packet Company will perform a wreath laying ceremony in the River Mersey. 21 Young members from TS STARLING SEA CADETS will each cast to sea a single red rose in memory of the 21 crew members who lost their lives. 14 Young Children from St Johns C E Primary School, WATERLOO, will each cast to sea a single red rose in memory of the 14 passengers who lost their lives on the 3rd December 1909.