Merchant and naval ships will sail into Liverpool next week to begin three days of commemorations and celebrations to mark the Battle of the Atlantic.
The vessels, led by Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender, are due to arrive on Friday (26 May) morning, raising the curtain on a weekend of events to mark the 80th anniversary of the longest, hardest naval battle in history.
Joining HMS Defender on the prime berth of the Cruise Liner Terminal at the heart of Liverpool’s waterfront will be the French frigate Bretagne, and Trinity House Vessel Patricia. The American destroyer USS Ramage will also call into Liverpool during the weekend.
