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A series of commemorative events has been planned to mark the 125th anniversary of the Eyemouth disaster.A series of commemorative events has been planned to mark the 125th anniversary of the Eyemouth disaster.
Almost 200 men lost their lives in 1881 on what became known as Black Friday - two thirds of them from Eyemouth. Almost 200 men lost their lives in the "Black Friday" storm - two thirds of them from Eyemouth.
Haimoothers will gather this weekend to pay tribute to those who were lost and remember the families left behind. People will gather this weekend to pay tribute to those who were lost and remember the families left behind.
A play will be performed, a wreath laid at sea by the lifeboat, and the town's children will carry the names of the boats at a special church service.A play will be performed, a wreath laid at sea by the lifeboat, and the town's children will carry the names of the boats at a special church service.
On 14 October 1881, the Berwickshire fishing fleet put to sea but they were in the eye of a storm.On 14 October 1881, the Berwickshire fishing fleet put to sea but they were in the eye of a storm.
By noon the fleet was hit by a hurricane and 189 men died.By noon the fleet was hit by a hurricane and 189 men died.
Almost every family in Eyemouth suffered - losing fathers, husbands, sons, sometimes all three.Almost every family in Eyemouth suffered - losing fathers, husbands, sons, sometimes all three.
But the women refused a charity orphanage's offer to take their children - a decision which will be commemorated in the community play.But the women refused a charity orphanage's offer to take their children - a decision which will be commemorated in the community play.