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The weekend will be special for several reasons.

Firstly, the station has survived the intervention of governments, groundings, a sinking, and an officially sanctioned armed raid to reach this milestone. It is a remarkable achievement and a real triumph over adversity.

Secondly, the M.V. Ross Revenge was in a very sorry state after being salvaged off the Goodwin Sands. The hard work and dedication of the volunteer restoration crew has brought her back to excellent condition, something of which they are justly proud. It is our intention that the ship will be on public view again soon.

Finally, the broadcast itself is going to be undertaken by veteran presenters from Caroline’s second ship, the M.V. Mi Amigo, which sank in March 1980. All of the on-air team for the Easter weekend served on board between 1977 and 1980 and this is the first time they will have come together as a working team for 30 years.

Current Caroline presenters Roger Mathews, Bob Lawrence, Cliff Osbourne, and Martin Fisher will be joined by Brian Martin and Mike Stevens. Several colleagues from Holland including current Caroline presenters Ad Roberts, Marc Jacobs and Dick Verheul will also be part of the team. Other former crew members from the Mi Amigo Kees Borrell and Jeremy Chartham will also be on board.

This special birthday broadcast will start at 6am on Good Friday and run until midnight on Easter Monday. Listeners will also be able to watch some of the action via on board webcams.

Caroline’s Station Manager, Peter Moore said. "44 years ago Radio Caroline first appeared and changed the face of radio in this country. We always like to do something a bit special for our birthday and I’m really pleased that so many Presenters from our past are able to spare the time to make this Easter extra special."

Programme details will follow shortly.