Memorial

Shiny Sheff

Close up of plaque

Source: Paul Cooper

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Current Location

In the Navy section, National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Lichfield, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR, England

SK 18331 14580

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Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 107145
Description: A polished metal pillar in the shape of a warship's bows cutting through the waves, within a kerbed pentagon with rope detailing, as used in the wartime cruiser's crest. A plaque commemorates the ships which have carried the name HMS Sheffield and the 40th anniversary of the loss of the then HMS Sheffield and twenty of the shi'os company in the Falkliands conflict.
Inscription: 'Shiny Sheff'/ For all who served in the three HMS SHEFFIELD ships/ Cruiser 1937-67/ Destroyer 1970-82/ Frigate 1986-2002/ Unveiled 4th May 2022/ 40th anniversary of the loss of HMS SHEFFIELD/ and twenty of the ship's company/ in The Falklands Conflict/ 'Fair Winds and Following Seas'/ The HMS SHEFFIELD Association

Unveiled

04/05/2022

Penny Salt, the Venerable Andrew Hillier, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurance, Commander Mike Norman

Pillar

Height: C1219mm

Width: c609mm

Made from: Steel

Condition: Good