Celtic Cross - Saint-John, New Brunswick
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N 45° 16.007 W 066° 03.609
19T E 730626 N 5016792
This Celtic Cross, erected in 1967 by descendants of the Irish settlers, is a half scale replica of a cross which stands on Partridge Island in Saint John harbour.
Waymark Code: WM12FP2
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Date Posted: 05/17/2020
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The inscription on the base of this cross is identical to the text found on the Partridge Island Cross.
This monument was erected in memory of more than 2000 Irish immigrants who died of typhus fever contracted on shipboard during the voyage from Ireland in the Famine year 1847, and of whom 600 were / buried in this island.
This cross also commemorates the devotion and sacrifice of Dr. Patrick Collins, who, after ministering to the victims of the disease, himself contracted it and died. Designed and erected by George McArthur 1927.
Type of cross: Celtic cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
This Celtic Cross, inclusive of the base, measures approximately 15 feet high. An inscription identifying the reason why the cross was erected at this location is engraved on the base. This cross is a replica of a cross erected on Partridge Island located in the Bay of Fundy.
Describe the location:
This cross is located at the corner of Water and Prince William Streets and across from Saint John's Harbour and the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal. The site being a bit elevated, it offers an excellent view of the waterfront.
Year of manufacture: 01/01/1967
Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
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