Memorial

HMS Royal Sovereign

Mark Newton 5 August 2016

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Current Location

Located in vicinity of What3Words ///stroke.hike.dating, Victoria Park, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2DU, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 63873 00428

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 21437
Description: Single-step base surmounted by a two-step plinth and obelisk. Inscription in relief on two sides of plinth. Some letters have begun to deteriorate.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS AND MEN/ IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE KILLED IN/ A GUN ACCIDENT ON BOARD/ H.M.S. ROYAL SOVEREIGN/ OFF PLATEA,/ NOVEMBER 9TH 1901,/ WHILST DISCHARGING THEIR/ DUTY./ (Names)/ ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO DIED DURING THE/ COMMISSION. (Names) 9 o'clock face: H.M.S./ ROYAL SOVEREIGN./ 1899 – 1902.

Commemoration

War: Military Service
Number Commemorated: 15
Died: 15
Information shown: initials of forenames, surname, rank, title

History

Maker(s): White Bros. of Landport, Mason
Sponsor Type: private
Sponsored By: Erected by the Officers and Men of HMS Royal Sovereign

Previous Location(s)

Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Reason for move
Relocated to Victoria Park from elsewhere in the City by 1910

Conservation

Components

Obelisk

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

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HMS Royal Sovereign

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