Memorial
HMS Illustrious - Liberty Boat
HMS Illustrious - Liberty Boat
Source: Copyright Margaret Derbyshire
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Current Location
Portland Marina, Portland, Weymouth And Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AZ, England
OS Grid Reference
SY 68438 74363
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Stone of remembrance
- WMR Reference Number
- 69778
- Description
- Rectangular Portland stone of remembrance, with lettering carved. Regimental insignia is carved at the top centre of the tablet.
- Inscription
- IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES/ WHEN A LIBERTY BOAT RETURNING TO THE/ AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS ILLUSTRIOUS SANK/ DURING A GALE IN PORTLAND HARBOUR/ ON THE NIGHT OF 17TH OCTOBER 1948/ (Names)/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
- War
- Military Service
- Number Commemorated
- 29
- Died
- 29
- Information shown
- Unknown
- Maker(s)
Albion Stone Restoration, Stone Carver
Ceremonies
Unveiled
2010
Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope
Components
- Stone of remembrance
Made from: Stone - Portland
Condition: Unknown