Sea Venture Landing Day Event On July 28
A Sea Venture Landing Day event — to mark the anniversary of the arrival of the survivors of the Sea Venture shipwreck in Bermuda — will be held on Wednesday, July 28th in the east end.
A spokesperson said, “The St. George’s/Lyme Regis Twinning Association will hold a Sea Venture Landing Day to mark the anniversary of the July 28, 1609, arrival of the survivors of the Sea Venture shipwreck in Bermuda.
“Sea Venture Landing Day takes place on Wednesday, July 28th from 6 to 7 pm at the northeast end of Gates’ Bay, next to Fort St. Catherine and the St. Regis Bermuda Resort.
“The historical re-enactment begins with a gig representing the Sea Venture long boat coming ashore, followed by a re-enactment of the survivors’ arrival.
“There will then be a Service of Thanksgiving with distribution of flowers to the sea.
“This event has been organised by the members of the St. George’s/Lyme Regis Twinning Association in conjunction with the St. Regis Bermuda Resort.
“All Bermuda residents and visitors are welcome to come and mark the anniversary of this significant event.
“For further information contact David Frith. Phone 332 1577. Email onthebank@logic.bm.”
Photo taken in 2009
