'The tragedy and loss are still keenly felt in the Isle of Man'
The Island paid tribute this weekend on the 25th anniversary of the Solway Harvester sinking.
The chief minister laid a floral tribute at the memorial for the Scottish scallop dredger yesterday afternoon (12 January).
Seven Scottish fishermen died when the vessel sank off the coast of the Isle of Man in 2000.
They were Craig Mills, Robin Mills, David Mills, David Lyons, Wesley Jolly, John Murphy, and Martin Milligan.
Alfred Cannan said: "On this poignant anniversary, we remember and pay tribute to the men who lost their lives.
"Our thoughts are with their families and friends and with the close-knit fishing communities of Galloway – particularly Whithorn, Garlieston, and the Isle of Whithorn – where the crew were from."
He added: "As a seafaring nation with a proud fishing heritage, the tragedy and loss are still keenly felt in the Isle of Man.
"We have close links with the people of Scotland and there is an enduring bond between the Island and the crew’s hometowns."
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