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    Memorial

    HMS Ganges Royal Navy Boys Under Training

    Overview of the memorial

    Source: Copyright John Sly

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    Current Location

    Naval burial ground, St Mylor Church, Penarrow Road, Mylor Churchtown, Carrick, Cornwall, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SW 82037 35242

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    9334
    Description
    Obelisk surmounted by a plain cross on a four stepped base. A fouled anchor on the front face.
    Inscription
    ERECTED BY THE BOYS OF HM TRAINING SHIP GANGES 1872
    War
    19th Century Conflict (1800-1899)
    Number Commemorated
    53
    Died
    53
    Information shown
    year died,forename,age of death
    Order of names
    year of death
    War
    Military Service
    Sponsor Type
    corporate

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    January 1872

    Custodian
    HMS Ganges Association volunteers

    Components

    Obelisk

    Height: 4000 mm

    Width: 2000 mm

    Depth: 2000 mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good