Memorial

HMS Valkyrie-at Douglas Head

Source: Philip Wright

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Current Location

Broadcasting House, Douglas Head, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5BW, Isle of Man

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 28173
Description: RECTANGULAR BRASS PLAQUE MOUNTED ONTO A WOODEN BACKBOARD. INCISED INSCRIPTION IN BLACK LETTERING. SHIP'S CREST ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE PLAQUE. H.M.S. VALKYRIE was located at Douglas Head.
Inscription: IN MEMORY/ OF THOSE OF/ HMS VALKYRIE/ WHO WERE TRAINED IN/ THE ISLE OF MAN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ DURING THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945

Unveiled

23 April 1991

Lieutenant Commander Reville Flanaghan

Backboard

Height: 150MM

Width: 205MM

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good