Merchant Navy - WWll Memorial - Newport, Gwent, Wales.
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Merchant Navy Memorial - A tribute to the men and women of Newport, Wales, who lost their lives in active service during the Second World War. The 25 feet high memorial was sculpted by Sebastien Boyesen
Waymark Code: WMFK64
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/28/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 3l diesel
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A memorial to all those who lost their lives, but have no grave but the Sea.

"Merchant Navy Memorial, Gilligans Island - A tribute to the men and women of Newport who lost their lives in active service during the Second World War. Newport Borough Council commissioned Sebastien Boyesen in 1989 and the seven metre high memorial was unveiled in April 1991." Text Source: (visit link)

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Relevent website: [Web Link]

List if there are any visiting hours:
Dawn to Dusk.

Entrance fees (if any):
Free

Date dedicated: 1/1/1991

Sponsor(s): Newport Borough Council.
Date of Dedication: 04/01/1991

Property Permission: Public

Access instructions: Pedestrian access only.

Website for Waymark: [Web Link]

Location of waymark:
Merchant Navy Memorial
Gilligans Island
Newport, Gwent Wales


Commemoration: Merchant Navy Memorial

Access times: Not listed

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