Memorial

HMS Warspite

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Current Location

Approximately 3.2 - 3.9 mi (depending on path taken) from Prussia Cove: site of actual grounding and breakup., Kings Road: On seafront facing St. Michael's Mount. Coordinates are for car park by Kings Road., Marazion, Penwith, Cornwall, TR17 0EQ, England

OS Grid Reference

SW 51638 30695

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Stone of remembrance
WMR Reference Number: 50855
Description: Stone of remembrance with dedicatory inscription set into the side of the front face. Inscription in black lettering.
Inscription: H.M.S. Warspite 1915 - 1945/ Ran aground and broken up on these rocks in 1947/Her final haven./Known to all who served aboard her as/"The Grand Old Lady."/May she with many gallant shipmates rest in peace./Erected by H.M.S. Warspite association./Unveiled by Admiral Sir Charles Madden, BT, G.C.B, D.L. September 25th 1992.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

War: Second World War (1939-1945)

Conservation

Components

Stone of remembrance

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good