H.M.A.S Goorangi Memorial cross , Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 38° 16.427 E 144° 39.511
55H E 295177 N 5761214
A memorial cross
Waymark Code: WMKWPE
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 06/04/2014
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The Queenscliff memorial cross commemorates the collision between H.M.A.S. Goorangi and H.M.A.T Duntroon at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. It was the first Australian Navy loss of life during World War 2 and occured on 20th November 1940
Type of cross: Latin cross

Material used: Metal (steel, bronze, aluminium, ...)

Characteristics of this cross:
3.5m tall, 1.5m across the arms

Describe the location:
Placed above the beach at Queenscliff overlooking the site of the accident, behind the plaque bearing the names of those killed

Year of manufacture: 11/20/1980

Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
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