Memorial

HMS Valkyrie-at St Matthew's Church

Altar

Source: Copyright Isle of Man Government Committee For The Preservation of War Memorial

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Current Location

East end of South aisle, St Matthew's Church, Ridgeway Street/ North Quay junction, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1EL, Isle of Man

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Type of Memorial: Church Fabric / Fitting: Altar or altar part
WMR Reference Number: 28300
Description: Altar made by personnel from H.M.S. VALKYRIE with small associated dedication board. They also donated chapel hangings to the church but these were found missing from the sacristy in 1949.
Inscription: Naval crown at top This altar and its fittings / were made by the company of / H.M.S. VALKYRIE / for their Chapel whilst sta- / tioned on the Island & were / given to S. Matthew's in mem- / ory of their comrades who / fell in the World War of / 1939 - 1945

Board

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Altar

Condition: Good

Other structure

Made from: Fabric

Condition: Stolen