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    Memorial

    Volunteer Reserve Memorial HMS Flying Fox

    HMS Flying Fox memorial 1

    Source: Copyright Flying Fox Association

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    Current Location

    The memorial is located to the right of the Grain Barge, when facing the water, and marks the berth of HMS Flying Fox., Mardyke Wharf, Hotwell Road, Hotwells, Bristol, Avon, DY7 6HU, England

    OS Grid Reference

    ST 57512 72438

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    Type of Memorial
    Stone of remembrance
    WMR Reference Number
    29065
    Description
    INSCRIBED FACE INCLINED. ROMAN CAPS LETTERING SEVERN DISTRICT CREST ON ON INSCRIBED FACE
    Inscription
    HMS FLYING FOX/ 1923-1973/THE TRAINING SHIP FOR THE BRISTOL & SEVERN DIVISIONS OF THE ROYAL NAVAL & VOLUNTEER RESERVES LAY/ AT THIS BERTH FOR FIFTY YEARS/ THIS MEMORIAL IS IN HONOUR OF ALL WHO SERVED/ OR TRAINED IN HER DURING PEACETIME & IN WAR &/ OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF/ THEIR COUNTRY AS "A SECURITY FOR SUCH AS PASS/ ON THE SEAS UPON THEIR LAWFUL OCCASIONS"
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Costs
    Free
    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    18th March 2000

    Vicar of Bristol, Graham Robertson Lord Mayor of Bristol, Commodore Ian Pemberton RN

    Dedicated

    18th March 2000

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Components

    Tablet

    Height: 600MM

    Width: 900MM


    Made from: Marble


    Condition: Good