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    Memorial

    Parapet Anchor, HMS Vindictive - WW1

    Mark Newton

    Source: Copyright Mark Newton

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    Current Location

    Garden located at east end of former Parade Ground. Site formerly the Royal Marines Museum. Memorial located in the vicinity of What3Words ///dance.clown.into, Royal Marines Memorial Garden, Eastney Esplanade, Eastney, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 9PX, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SZ 66804 98864

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    Type of Memorial
    Trophy / Relic
    WMR Reference Number
    40521
    Description
    Metal parapet anchor from HMS Vindictive placed within a section of the Royal Marines Memorial Garden (WMR 40520). Brass inscription plaque attached to anchor carries an incised inscription. The anchor stands in paved and stone base area.
    Inscription
    On Plaque - PARAPET ANCHOR/ USED BY/ H.M.S. VINDICTIVE/ DURING ATTACK ON/ ZEEBRUGGE 22nd 23rd APRIL 1918
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)

    Components

    Trophy / Relic

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


    Plaque

    Made from: Brass


    Condition: Good