On August 19 1941, 21 Wrens including 12 based in Scarborough died when the ship they were on, SS Aguila, was torpedoed by a U-boat.
A memorial service took place on Sunday afternoon on Vincent Pier at a memorial bench dedicated to the Wrens, where veterans and service personnel paid their respects.
21. Wrens 80th Anniversary
A contingency from HMS Duncan, a Type 45 destroyer affiliated with Scarborough, attend the memorial service. Photo: Richard Ponter
22. Wrens 80th Anniversary
Organiser Fay Roberts with her daughters Zara, left, and Zoe who is a logistics chief on HMS Ducan, a Type 45 destroyed affiliated with Scarborough. Photo: Richard Ponter
23. Wrens 80th Anniversary
Lowering the standards on the pier in memory of the Scarborough Wrens. Photo: Richard Ponter
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