Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has paid tribute to the victims of the Valbanera, a ship that sank with Canary Island migrants on board. The event took place at a memorial in the city, commemorating the tragic incident that occurred in 1919, claiming the lives of over 450 people.
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Mayor Augusto Hidalgo led the ceremony, highlighting the significance of remembering those who lost their lives while seeking a better future. Families and officials gathered to honour the victims, reflecting on the hardships faced by early Canarian migrants.
The Valbanera, sailing from Havana to Spain, met with disaster during a storm off the coast of Cuba. Its memory remains a poignant part of the Canary Islands’ maritime history.
