Memorial

HMS Kennet -Admiralty Plaque

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Town Hall, Weeland Road, Knottingley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF11 9DG, England

SE 500 239

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 65184
Description: Royal Navy crest from HMS Kennet, 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, surmounted by a crown. Central is a female head wearing a gold crown, on a white background.
Inscription: PRESENTED BY/ THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY/ TO KNOTTINGLEY/ TO COMMEMORATE THE ADOPTION OF/ H.M.S. KENNET / DURING WARSHIP WEEK MAR 7TH 1942

Sponsor Type: other
Maintenance History: The original background colour of the crest was blue not white, suggesting the crest has been repainted.

Board

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good