80 boat flotilla travelling down the Carrick Roads

The flotilla makes its way up the Carrick Roads (Image: 3deep Media / Aerial Cornwall)

The day started with a wreath laying service in Kimberley Park, followed by an impressive 80 boat flotilla travelling down the Carrick Roads, and will finish with the lighting of their beacon in celebration of the ‘light of peace’ that emerged out of the darkness of war.

The flotilla makes its way past St Mawes (Image: Paul Armstrong/Newsquest)

Many Allied Forces troops were stationed in and around Falmouth during World War Two and the flotilla travelled past some of these locations along the River Fal.

The fleet of vessels left from the area adjacent to Tolverne, North of the King Harry ferry and made their way down the channel of the Carrick Roads (the large body of deep water that separates Falmouth from the Roseland Peninsula), before ending near Gyllyngvase Beach.

People took advantage of the many vantage points (Image: Paul Armstrong/Newsquest)

Richard Wilcox said, "What a memorable day it has been. Falmouth did itself proud.

The flotilla event will live long in the memory, with 80 boats adorned with UK and US flags to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D Day landings, making its way along the River Fal, past Pendennis Castle and coastline.

People crowded onto Pendennis Point to watch the flotilla go by (Image: Paul Armstrong/Newsquest)

All those years ago, this area played a crucial role, with troops stationed at Treverne, Turnaware Point and other locations along the river, and that is why we wanted to mark the occasion with an event such as this. Thank you to all who participated and helped organise with us."

The flotilla ended in Falmouth Bay (Image: Paul Armstrong/Newsquest)

For further information pertaining to Falmouth and D Day, please visit: D-Day Landings - Falmouth Official