S.S. Caribou - Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland
N 47° 35.387 W 059° 09.806
21T E 337345 N 5272975
A memorial dedicated to the sinking of a passenger ship, by a submarine from an enemy country.
Waymark Code: WMF3KP
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Date Posted: 08/17/2012
Views: 4
The four sides of the monument contain the names of all those who were lost at see, normally passengers and crew from the area. However on this voyage the S.S Caribou carried a significant number of USA services personnel.
Also on site are two memorials, one each, dedicated to the efforts of men during the WW1 and WW2 conflicts. This waymark is documented on waymarking.com as World War Memorial - Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland.
List if there are any visiting hours:
24/7
Entrance fees (if any):
No fees.
Sponsor(s): The Community of Port Aux Basques
Relevent website: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Date dedicated: Not listed
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