Memorial

HMS Hesperus Plaque

Source: Richard Paine

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Current Location

Bell tower wall., St John's Church, Church Street, Yeovil, South Somerset, Somerset, BA20 1HN, England

ST 55675 16055

Baptist

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 114046
Description: Simple etched brass plaque secured by 4 brass rivets, on brown wooden mounting attached to wall of the upper area at the back of the church under the belfry tower. 3 crests above text; SSDC, HMS Hesperus , Yeovil Town Council
Inscription: THIS PLAQUE IS DEDICATED TO THE CREW OF/ HMS HESPERUS/ IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR OUTSTANDING SERVICE DURING/ THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC 1939-1945/ AND THE ASSOCIATION OF THE SHIP AND HER CREW/ WITH THE COUNCILS AND PEOPLE OF YEOVIL & DISTRICT/ 3RD OCTOBER 1993

Maker(s)
Costs: N/K
Sponsor Type: corporate
Sponsored By: HMS Hesperus was 'adopted' by Yeovil and District in its National Savings "Warship Week" that began on 28 February 1942, in which the building cost, in excess of £300,000 (just under £15 million at today's value) was raised. A plaque carved by Raymond Brothers of Manor Road, from local walnut, was presented to the Captain of the ship in August 1942. In return, the ship's crest was presented to the Borough of Yeovil by the Commissioners of the Board of Admiralty. This is now displayed in the Mayor's Parlour in the Town House.

Plaque

Height: 200 mm

Width: 250 mm

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good