Σπύρος Καγκάδης
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Plaque Honoring the Heroes of Submarine HMS Perseus Unveiled in Poros, Kefalonia!
With deep emotion and in a spirit of historical remembrance, the commemorative plaque bearing the names of all 60 fallen crew members of the British Submarine HMS Perseus, along with the name of its sole survivor, John Capes, was unveiled on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, at the Sarakiniko Monument in Poros, Kefalonia.
This initiative was made possible thanks to the immediate response and coordinated efforts of the Municipality of Argostoli. We extend our warmest congratulations and sincere thanks to Mayor Theofilos Michalatos, Deputy Mayor of Eleios-Pronnoi & Tourism Nikos Kourkoumelis, and the President of Poros Odysseas Galiatsatos, who turned this long-overdue tribute into reality.
The placement of the plaque fulfills a longstanding request, especially from British visitors to the island. For many years, they have come to the site to pay their respects, laying wreaths, flowers, and personal mementos in honor of the sailors who fought and gave their lives during the Second World War.
Invitation to All
We invite you to honor their memory tomorrow, Friday 19 June 2026, at the memorial events which will take place as follows:
- 11:00 a.m. at the HMS Perseus Monument in Sarakiniko, Poros
- 7:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center of Skala
Your presence is important.
Spiros Kagadis
Τοποθετήθηκε η Πλάκα με τα ονόματα των Ηρώων του Υποβρυχίου «Περσέας» στον Πόρο Κεφαλονιάς!
Με ιδιαίτερη συγκίνηση και σε κλίμα ιστορικής μνήμης, τοποθετήθηκε την Τετάρτη 17 Ιουνίου 2026 η αναμνηστική Πλάκα με τα ονόματα όλων των 60 Πεσόντων του Βρετανικού Υποβρυχίου «Περσέας» και του μοναδικού επιζήσαντα John Capes στο Μνημείο του Σαρακήνικου, στον Πόρο Κεφαλονιάς.
Η πρωτοβουλία αυτή πραγματοποιήθηκε χάρη στην άμεση ανταπόκριση και τη συντονισμένη προσπάθεια του Δήμου Αργοστολίου. Θερμά συγχαρητήρια και ειλικρινείς ευχαριστίες εκφράζονται προς τον Δήμαρχο Θεόφιλο Μιχαλάτο, τον Αντιδήμαρχο Ελειού – Πρόννων & Τουρισμού Νίκο Κουρκουμέλη και τον Πρόεδρο του Πόρου Οδυσσέα Γαλιατσάτο, που έκαναν πραγματικότητα αυτή την οφειλόμενη τιμή.
Η τοποθέτηση της Πλάκας ανταποκρίνεται σε ένα πάγιο αίτημα, ιδιαίτερα των Βρετανών επισκεπτών του νησιού. Εδώ και χρόνια, προσκυνούν το σημείο του Μνημείου, αφήνοντας στεφάνια, λουλούδια και προσωπικά αντικείμενα, αποδίδοντας φόρο τιμής στους ναυτικούς που πολέμησαν ή και έχασαν τη ζωή τους κατά τον Β’ Παγκόσμιο Πόλεμο.
Πρόσκληση σε όλους
Σας καλούμε να τιμήσετε τη μνήμη τους αύριο, Παρασκευή 19 Ιουνίου 2026, στις εκδηλώσεις μνήμης που θα πραγματοποιηθούν:
- Στις 11:00 π.μ. στο Μνημείο του Υποβρυχίου «Περσέας» στον Σαρακήνικο του Πόρου
- Στις 7:00 μ.μ. στο Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο της Σκάλας
Η παρουσία όλων σας είναι σημαντική.
Σπύρος Καγκάδης
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Η αξιοπιστία της κυβέρνησης του Κυριάκου Μητσοτάκη είναι η μόνη αληθινή ελπίδα του Ελληνικού λαού!
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Memorial Events for the Fallen of the British Submarine HMS Perseus
The Municipality of Argostoli announces that on Friday, 19 June 2026, memorial events will be held in honour of the fallen sailors of the British submarine HMS Perseus, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the waters of Kefalonia during the Second World War.
The events will begin in the morning in Poros with an official memorial ceremony and will conclude in the afternoon in Skala with speeches, a documentary screening, and an open historical discussion.
The memorial service will be held at the existing monument dedicated to the fallen of HMS Perseus in Poros.
Ceremony Programme
- 10:50 – Arrival of invited guests completed
- 11:00 – Arrival of officials
- 11:05 – Memorial service (prayer)
- 11:20 – Speeches by representatives:
- Municipality of Argostoli – Deputy Mayor Mr. Nikolaos Kourkoumelis
- British side – Mr. Andy Walters
- Region of the Ionian Islands – Deputy Regional Governor Mr. Sotiris Kouris
- Hellenic Submarine Association
- 11:40 – Wreath-laying
- 11:55 – One minute of silence and playing of the National Anthems of the United Kingdom and Greece
End of ceremony
Afternoon Event
Cultural Centre of Skala – Start time: 19:00
The afternoon event includes historical presentations, personal testimonies, and the screening of a documentary dedicated to the history of HMS Perseus and the research that continues to this day.
Event Programme
- 19:00 – Arrival of the public
- 19:15 – Greeting by the Deputy Mayor of Eleios-Pronnoi, Mr. Nikolaos Kourkoumelis
- 19:25 – Introductory speech by the former Mayor of Eleios-Pronnoi, Mr. Andreas Zapantis
- 19:45 – “Vangelis Thomatos: The man who opened his home to history” – presentation by former Deputy Regional Governor Mr. Stavros Travlos
- 20:00 – Presentation and speech by author and naval history researcher Ms. Kristy Emiliou Ioannidou
- 20:30 – Screening of a short documentary
- 21:00 – Reception – Networking & drinks
With the central message:
“From the dark deep to eternal light”
These events represent a small but heartfelt tribute to the fallen sailors of HMS Perseus, while also offering an opportunity for historical remembrance, knowledge, and international friendship.
The Municipality of Argostoli invites residents and visitors to attend and honour the memorial events with their presence.
Deputy Mayor of Eleios-Pronnoi
Nikolaos Kourkoumelis
Historic Meeting with Relative of HMS Perseus Submarine Sailor in Poros, Kefalonia!
In the context of the memorial events organised by the Municipality of Argostoli in collaboration with British and Greek friends of the historic HMS Perseus submarine group, a particularly moving historic meeting took place on Tuesday morning in Poros, Kefalonia.
Mr. Ron Dickerson from Cornwall, nephew of sailor Ronald Dickerson (Ordinary Telegraphist), who lost his life at the age of just 18 when the British submarine HMS Perseus struck an Italian mine and sank off Mavratas in southern Kefalonia in December 1941, visited our island together with his wife Maureen. The couple is staying in Poros, hosted by the travel agency of Spiros Katsouris, in order to attend the memorial events.
The meeting was held at the Community Hall of Poros, where Ron Dickerson and his group spoke with the Deputy Mayor of Eleios-Pronnoi & Tourism Nikos Kourkoumelis and the President of Poros Odysseas Galiatsatos. Afterwards, the group moved to a popular café in the village, where discussions continued.
Also present at the meeting were:
- Andy Walters and his wife Lesley, who has been laying a wreath every year for many years at the Submarine Memorial in Sarakiniko.
- The administrators of the “HMS Perseus” Facebook group and key organisers of the events: Helen Harrison, Chris Gaylor, Dianne Seddon, Keith Seddon, and the undersigned.
The discussions focused both on the organisation of the anniversary events and on the history of the legendary submarine and its crew.
The memorial events will take place on Friday 19 June:
- 11:00 a.m. – Ceremonies at the HMS Perseus Submarine Memorial in Sarakiniko, Poros.
- 7:00 p.m. – Event at the Cultural Centre of Skala.
We look forward to seeing you all there, as we honour together the memory of the heroic sailors of HMS Perseus!
Spiros Kagadis
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