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28-February-2016
28-February-2016
28-February-2016

Photographs supplied by Bryan Cole

Two seats commemorate the men and women of the Merchant Navy who came from South Australia and operated the W Class vessels, the Wandilla, Warilda and Willochra during World War One.

The plaques are the same for both seats. 

 

Location

Address:Timpson Street, Queens Wharf, Port Adelaide, 5015
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.841737
Long: 138.506123
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Seat
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
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Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

In Remembrance

In honour of the men and women of the Australian Merchant Navy, who sailed from South Australia operating the W Class vessels - the Wandilla, Warilda and Willochra - as troopships, supply, transport and hospital ships.

To the dedicated members of the Australian Merchant Navy - seafarers, doctors, nurses and medical staff - who supported our ANZAC troops through the Gallipoli campaign by ensuring supplies and evacuation to Egypt for wounded comrades.

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au