Memorial

HMS Aggressive Memorial Plaque

HMS AGGRESSIVE Memorial Plaque

Source: Copyright Martin Briscoe

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Current Location

Believe in the North East corner of fort (from Geotag on image), Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven, Lewes, East Sussex, BN9 9DS, England

TQ 44974 00218

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 80089
Description: Memorial plaque mounted on wall in Newhaven Fort.
Inscription: HMS AGGRESSIVE / This plaque commemorates the men and women of / the Royal Navy and Allied Navies who served from / 1941 to 1945 in Coastal Forces in HMS Forward II, / later HMS AGGRESSIVE, in Newhaven Harbour, seen / from this position. From there Motor Torpedo Boats, Motor Gunboats and Motor Launches carried out vital / operations against enemy naval forces and protected / British shipping in the Channel. Their skill and courage made an invaluable contribution to the / success of the war at sea and many gave their lives. Unveiled by / Rear Admiral Michael Stacey CB / on 28 November 2009 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Plaque

Made from: Unknown

Condition: Good