World War II Memorial Anchor - Copenhagen, Denmark
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dtrebilc
N 55° 40.840 E 012° 35.254
33U E 348320 N 6173176
This anchor at Nyhavn harbour was erected to commemorate the Danish sailors who gave their lives during World War II.
Waymark Code: WMHM6B
Location: Denmark
Date Posted: 07/22/2013
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The anchor was placed here in 1951 and replaced a temporary wooden cross erected in 1945.
The anchor stands on a small circular raised platform that is edged with stones carved with the following legend.
"SAT TIL MINDE OM DEN DANSKE SØMAND DER MISTEDE LIVET I KRIGENS AAR 1939 - 1945" which translates to "SET TO RECALL THE DANISH SAILORS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR YEARS 1939 - 1945".
There is also a bronze plaque on the floor next to the anchor in both Danish and English.
DETTE ANKER ER REJST TIL MINDE OM
DE MERE END 2300 DANSKE SOFOLK
SOM MISTEDE LIVET UNDER
ANDEN VERDENSKRIG - 1939 - 1945
THIS ANCHOR IS PLACED IN HONOUR OF
MORE THAN 2300 DANISH SAILORS
WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING
WORLD WAR II - 1939 - 1945
The Memorial Anchor is from the Frigate Fyn (Funen) built in 1872 which was docked at Holmen Naval Base during the Second World War.