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  • Ceremony to honour sea war dead

    06/29/2005 4:45:06 AM PDT · by pau1f0rd · 243+ views
    Ceremony to honour sea war dead The ceremony is part of the Battle of Trafalgar celebrations People killed at sea during wars are being honoured by maritime veterans, royals and children in a ceremony for the Battle of Trafalgar bicentenary. The International Drumhead Ceremony, taking place next to the Naval War Memorial in Portsmouth, remembers casualties from all nations. Commander Tim Peacock said the event marked the "illustrious achievements" of maritime veterans. Thousands of spectators watched Tuesday's fleet review off Portsmouth. The Duke of York, Prince Michael of Kent and around 11,000 veterans are expected to attend Wednesday's ceremony...