Memorial

Consolidated Catalina JX273

Stone of remembrance

Source: Copyright Neil Brine

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Current Location

Near shore of Bagh Bhatarsaigh, on the only island road, Isle of Vatersay, Western Islands, Highlands and Islands, HS9 5YN, Scotland

NL 64555 96074

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Type of Memorial: Stone of remembrance
WMR Reference Number: 69439
Description: Irregular shaped stone memorial with inscribed metal plaque situated alongside wreckage from the Catalina seaplane.
Inscription: IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ WHO DIED AND SURVIVED/ WHEN THEIR CATALINA PLANE/ CRASHED ON VATERSAY ON/ 12th MAY 1944/DIED IN CRASH.(Names of those who died in crash marked with a dot/circle)/ (Names)

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 9
Served: 6
Died: 3
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, rank, place of death, manner of death, date of death

Stone of remembrance

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plaques / Panels with names

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good