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King George's Fund for Sailors to celebrate Merchant Navy Day

It honours the dedication of seafarers past and present

People on the Isle of Man are being asked to wear red tomorrow (Wednesday 3 September) to mark Merchant Navy Day.

It's to honour the dedication and sacrifice of seafarers past and present. 

The chair of the King George's Fund for Sailors, Captain Lee Clarke, says they'd like to see local companies get involved and raise awareness.

He says as an Island nation, we are more reliant than most on those who work at sea:

Anyone who'd like to know more can go to kgfs.im or email info@maritime.im 

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