Memorial
HMS Tigris
Peter Schofield
Source: Copyright Peter Schofield
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Current Location
TS Victory, Sea Cadets unit, London Road, Craven Dene, Newbury, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2AY, England
OS Grid Reference
SU 479 676
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 64946
- Description
- Royal Navy crest from HMS Tigris, mounted on a wooden shield backboard, with a small brass dedication plaque under the crest. Ships crest is square with a carved rope design border and surmounted by a crown. Central are three wavy lines running verticaly, between two palm trees.
- Inscription
- PRESENTED BY/ THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY/ TO NEWBURY R.D./ TO COMMEMORATE THE ADOPTION OF/ H.M.S. TIGRIS/ DURING WARSHIP WEEK 14 FEB 1942
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Sponsor Type
- other
Components
- Board
Made from: Wood
Condition: Good
- Plaque
Made from: Brass
Condition: Good