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Brig Lily tragedy brought village together says Port St Mary Commissioner

New plaque will be dedicated to the 29 men killed in 1852

Descendants of 29 people involved in a maritime disaster more than 170 years ago are being invited to remember those who were killed.

A special memorial service is being held this weekend to mark the unveiling of a new memorial plaque to commemorate the Brig Lily shipwreck.

Port St Mary Commissioner Bernadette Williams says it’s dedicated to the men from the village who were killed in December 1852.

A service will be held in the garden of remembrance on Sunday (10 September) followed by a civic service at Mount Tabor Church.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to Mrs Williams:

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