Merchant Navy Memorial - Navigator - Newport, Wales.
N 51° 34.918 W 002° 59.550
30U E 500519 N 5714545
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: WMFJQ2
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/27/2012
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"The idea to commission a memorial to the merchant seamen of Newport grew out of a feeling in the town that the role that the merchant navy played in both World Wars had not been properly recognised. Jim Blackborow, an ex-seaman, started a campaign to provide a memorial and to raise funds towards its cost which helped bring the desire for a memorial to the council's attention. A limited competition was set up by the Welsh Arts Council Commissions Service which resulted in the design which was accepted." Text Source: (
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"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: (
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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: 01/01/1991
Sponsor(s): Newport Borough Council.
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
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