A special ceremony took place outside Chester Town Hall to commemorate Merchant Navy Day.
Sheriff of Chester Alex Black, read out a message from the President of the Seafarers charity, HRH The Earl of Wessex, before the Red Ensign flag was raised.
The event was in recognition of the work and sacrifices of members of the Merchant Navy and has been commemorated since 2000 on September 3, the anniversary of the sinking of the SS Athenia, the first British merchant vessel lost during World War 2.
Present at the Chester ceremony were former members and relatives of those who served in the Merchant Navy.
