- Type of Memorial
- Sculptured / Cast group
- WMR Reference Number
- 11601
- Description
- Bronze relief panelling depicting four naval figures in the interior of a submarine contending against the inimical influences of the ocean, represented by figures attempting to trap it in a net. On the left is a plaque listing the submarines lost in 1914-1918 and on the right is a list of submarines lost from 1939 to 1945. To the left and right of the plaques are female figures representing Truth, and a blindfolded Justice. Under the centre panel is an oblong plaque showing a submarine cruising on the surface of the sea. Ornamental border includes the badge of the Royal Navy, some dolphins and the prows of boats. 40 bronze wreath-hooks in the form of anchors are attached to the wall either side of the sculpture. A plaque has been added beneath the sculpture and a further plaque has been added underneath the anchors.
- Inscription
- ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE BRITISH NAVY/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN SUBMARINES 1914-1918 & 1939-1945.
Below plaque: 1914-1918 1939-1945
Additional plaque: NATIONAL SUBMARINE WAR MEMORIAL (1922)/ THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES THE MEMORIAL'S/ SEVENTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND THE CONTRIBUTION/ BY THE MEMBERS OF THE SUBMARINERS' OLD/ COMRADES, LONDON, IN THEIR DEVOTION TO/ THE UPKEEEP OF THIS MEMORIAL. UNVEILED BY/ PETER P. RIGBY, C.B.E .J.P.1st NOVEMBER, 1992.
Second additional plaque: SUBMARINE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE/ SCAN THIS QR CODE TO ACCESS THE/ SUBMARINE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE/ IT CONTAINS THE NAMES OF ALL/ SUBMARINERS WHO HAVE GIVEN/ THEIR LIVES IN THE ROYAL NAVY/ SUBMARINE SERVICE AND MANY OF/ THEIR STORIES AND THE STORIES/ OF THE SUBMARINES IN WHICH THEY/ SERVED. FOR EACH ENTRY YOU ARE/ ABLE TO ADD PERSONAL COMMENTS/ TRIBUTES AND PHOTOGRAPHS