Memorial

Grimsby Master Mariners Association

Merchant Seamen and Fishermen bench to the right of the Grimsby Cenotaph

Source: Copyright Colin Murray

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Current Location

Adjacent to cenotaph (see ref. 34925), Nun's Corner, Junction of the A1423 and Eastwood Avenue, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN34 5BD, England

TA 26526 07863

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Type of Memorial: Seat
WMR Reference Number: 63919
Description: Plaque with raised inscription mounted on Fijian mahogany bench, set adjacent to the Grimsby Cenotaph.
Inscription: DONATED BY/ THE GRIMSBY MASTER MARINERS ASSOCIATION/ 1942-1997/ AS A TRIBUTE TO THE MERCHANT SEAMEN/ AND FISHERMEN WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY

Sponsor Type: private,other
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: Bench erected from excess funds held by Grimsby's Master Mariners Association upon its closure in 1997. Wood donated by local M Mcinnes.
Maintenance History: Unknown: Coat of varnish added to wood.

Seat

Height: 1000mm

Width: 2300mm

Depth: 600mm

Made from: Wood - Mahogany

Condition: Good

Plaque

Height: c60mm

Width: c300mm

Depth: c8mm

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good