70th anniversary crossing of the "Corbeau des Mers" .

Leading a flottila of boats from the Ille de Sein, at exactly the same date and time as she did 70 years ago, the Corbeau des Mers will head for Newlyn in honour of all those who served for the Free French forces in this country on the 26th June this summer. This event is a reminder of the strong Celtic link between Cornish and Breton fishermen that has existed for hundreds of years, both groups having a shared history of nautical endeavour that undoubtedly includes smuggling!

Complete details of the event along with an entry form for anyone wishing to join the flottila are available from this document that also outlines the historical significance of the journey made by the seiner in 1940 after France was invaded by German forces.