Sailors and rowers will mark the 100th anniversary of the first ship to come through Town Cut today by taking part in a parade of maritime vessels.

The event has been organised by the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club to commemorate the Norwegian cargo ship SS Admiralen, under pilot James Griffiths, sailing through Town Cut on January 1, 1917.

Two of Mr Griffiths’s great-grandchildren, Brinky Tucker and Elaine Fox, will join in the celebrations that will see two pilot boats, the Spirit of Bermuda and three gigs sailing through the channel.

Rick Spurling, president of the BPGC, has urged other boat owners to join in the parade.

“The schedule is to depart St George’s at 1pm and muster at Spit Buoy by 1.30pm for the parade in through the Town Cut which could take half an hour

“The parade will be followed by a gig race in the harbour with some of our elite rowers and an informal reception at East End Mini Yacht Club.

“This is an exciting historical and cultural event and we look forward to it being a great success.”