Retired Chinese and British sailors of the Blue Funnel Shipping Line raise their glasses in a photo taken in front of the company's former offices in Liverpool.

The dedication

"To the Chinese merchant seaman who served this country well during both world wars.

For those who gave their lives for this country - thank you.

To the many Chinese merchant seamen who after both world wars were required to leave.

For their wives and partners who were left in ignorance of what happened to their men.

For the children who never knew their fathers.

This is a small reminder of what took place. We hope nothing like it will ever happen again.

For your memory."

23rd January 2006