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Picture by Christian Cooksey/Braeside Photography.

The centenary commemoration service for the HMY Iolaire at Holm on the Isle of Lewis attended by HRH The Prince Charles, Lord of the Isles and the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. The Iolaire sank close to Stornoway harbour in the early hours on New Years Day 1919 when transporting back sailors after the First World War. 205 men died.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (left) talks to Freya Macleod and Iain Macleod. Freya is the great granddaughter of John Finlay Macleod who amazingly managed to make it ashore with a rope which help save many lives.







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HMY Iolaire Centenary Commemorative Service
Picture by Christian Cooksey/Braeside Photography.<br /> <br /> The centenary commemoration service for the HMY Iolaire at Holm on the Isle of Lewis attended by HRH The Prince Charles, Lord of the Isles and the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. The Iolaire sank close to Stornoway harbour in the early hours on New Years Day 1919 when transporting back sailors after the First World War. 205 men died.<br /> <br /> First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (left) talks to Freya Macleod and Iain Macleod. Freya is the great granddaughter of John Finlay Macleod who amazingly managed to make it ashore with a rope which help save many lives.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> All rights reserved. For full terms and conditions see www.cookseypix.com. Free first use.