Memorial
German Submarine U103
Current Location
In a glass case, HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, St James's, City Of Westminster, Greater London, WC2R 2PN, England
OS Grid Reference
TQ 31110 80770
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 58750
- Description
- Metal Plaque showing Number 59 over crossed rifles each side of U.S. emblem.
- Inscription
- THIS TABLET, PRESENTED BY THE 59TH REGIMENT/ UNITED STATES INFANTRY, COMMEMORATES THE/ SINKING OF THE GERMAN SUBMARINE U103 BY/ THE "OLYMPIC" ON 12th MAY 1918 IN LAT.49 16'N/ LONG 4 5/W ON THE VOYAGE FROM NEW YORK/ TO SOUTHAMPTON WITH AMERICAN TROUPS
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Sponsor Type
- other
Previous Location(s)
On a wall, HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs Victoria Embankment, Charing Cross, City Of Westminster, Greater London, WC2 R 2PN8, England
OS Grid Reference
TQ 312 808
Year of move
Unknown
Reason for move
To be placed in a glass case
Components
- Plaque
Height: c456m
Width: c761m
Made from: Metal
Condition: Good
- Other website http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Olympic