Memorial

HMS Rye

Plaque

Source: Copyright Susan Featherstone

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Current Location

South transcept, St Mary the Virgin Church, Church Square, Rye, Rother, East Sussex, TN31 7HF, England

TQ 92140 20300

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 78287
Description: A plain brass plaque with upper central symbol. Plaque refers to an ensign now missing.
Inscription: 1941 - 1946 / THIS ENSIGN WARN BY THE / SHIP IN BATTLE IS PLACED / HERE IN COMMEMORATION OF THE / LOYALTY AND DEVOTION TO DUTY / OF THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF / H.M.S. RYE

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good

Backboard

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good