Vasco da Gama Memorial—Fremantle, Australia
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S 32° 03.450 E 115° 44.622
50H E 381405 N 6452500
A memorial to Vasco da Gama in the city of Fremantle.
Waymark Code: WMH51Q
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 05/24/2013
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This memorial to the great explorer is located in the port city of Fremantle, in Esplanade Reserve, across the railway line from Fishing Boat Harbour. Its creation was inspired by the strong Portuguese community in Fremantle.
Plaque:
This Memorial was unveiled on 28th June 1997
Made possible with the generous assistance and support of
The Portuguese Government
The Honary W.A. Portuguese Consul
The Portuguese Community
The City of Fremantle
Celebrate W.A.
John da Silva (Bell-Vista)
Ceramicist Edgar Nailor
Sculptor Ciare Bailey
Designer John Kirkness
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