MORE than 70 Royal Marine UK veterans paraded at Seacombe Ferry Terminal yesterday to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Zeebrugge Raid.
It was one of the World War I’s most heroic actions and involved the Mersey Ferries.
The original Daffodil and Iris acted as landing craft and King George V awarded them the title of “Royal” ferries, carried by their successors today.
Sea Cadets from Wallasey-based TS Astute joined the veterans in the parade and a service aboard Royal Daffodil.
The Zeebrugge raid took place on St George’s Day, April 23, 1918, to block use of the port by German warships.
