THERE WAS A WONDERFUL DAY IN October when the Princess Royal came to Newlyn to unveil the magnificent bronze statue dedicated to Cornish Fishermen lost at sea.

A large number of families were introduced to her at The Mission and she then walked to the site at Tolcarne where all were admiring the work of sculptor Tom Leaper.

Schoolchildren from the district, Newlyn Male Choir and a large number of local people and civic leaders welcomed the Princess with the Penlee lifeboat offshore and a rescue helicopter from RNAS Culdrose overhead.

Since that day the old sea wall has been strengthened and rebuilt, thanks to the efforts of the County and Penwith Councils and co-operation of the Penzance town council.

It is hoped that woon the area will have been re-styled, with an outside wall and rails, CCTV lighting and an interior path around the statue and a sitting area close by.

The statue continues to draw many people to place flowers and remember those who have lost their lives at sea. The Trustees and Committee members are grateful for the generous support that has been received.

With thanks to all,

Douglas Williams MBE. Chairman.