More than 80 years ago, a remarkable act of courage happened at sea near Zhoushan. Jean Kathleen Cassidy, whose family history is closely connected to the Lisbon Maru, shared that she once knew little about what happened in the Far East — until she learned about the brave rescue by Zhoushan fishermen. Today, she hopes these stories will be passed on through education, so future generations remember this kindness and courage, and keep the friendshiap between China and the UK alive. 🌊🤍 #Zhoushan

Over 80 years ago, the ship Lisbon Maru sank near Zhoushan’s Dongji Islands with over 1,800 British people on board. Brave local fishermen risked everything to rescue them, forging a lasting bond between the people of China and the UK. In 2025, the descendants of those rescued people returned to Zhoushan as a memorial was unveiled, honouring the courage of the fishermen. One descendant, Denise Wynn, daughter of the last Lisbon Maru survivor, said, “My father always wished for a monument to these