MALDON marked Merchant Navy Day remembering five merchant seamen who lost their lives in the Second World War.
Merchant Navy Day is an annual UK celebration which was established in 2000 to remember the sacrifice the of Merchant Navy seafarers.
Merchant seafarers kept vital supply lines open during the Second World War with the commemoration typically being held on September 3, marking the start of the war.
In Maldon, the Merchant Navy Day took place on the Hythe Quay on August 31, with MP Sir John Whittingdale who was “pleased to attend” the commemoration.
The ceremony was well-attended with prayers being led by Father Andrew Appiah of St Mary’s Church.
There was also musical accompaniment from the St Mary’s Church Choir, Legacy Brass, Piper Jo Goddard and the Salt, Water and Beer Shanty Singers.
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Five merchant seamen from Maldon who lost their lives in the Second World War were remembered.
These include Henry Akehurst, David Buck, SS San Gerardo who was aged 17, Frederick Simmons, SS Lulworth Hill, Geoffrey Taber, SS Fort Mumford, and Bernard Mussett.
Father Andrew Appiah, Deputy Mayor Councillor James Burrell-Cook, Mayor John Driver and Mrs Driver were also in attendance.
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