Memorial details

Memorial type
Stone of remembrance
District
Penwith
Town
Marazion
County
Cornwall
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 25th September 1992
    Attended by: ADMIRAL SIR CHARLES MADDEN BT GCB DL
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
50855

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Current location

Approximately 3.2 - 3.9 mi (depending on path taken) from Prussia Cove: site of actual grounding and breakup.
Kings Road: On seafront facing St. Michael's Mount. Coordinates are for car park by Kings Road.
Marazion
Penwith
Cornwall
TR17 0EQ
England

OS Grid Ref: SW 51638 30695
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Stone of remembrance with dedicatory inscription set into the side of the front face. Inscription in black lettering.
Inscription
H.M.S. Warspite 1915 - 1945/ Ran aground and broken up on these rocks in 1947/Her final haven./Known to all who served aboard her as/"The Grand Old Lady."/May she with many gallant shipmates rest in peace./Erected by H.M.S. Warspite association./Unveiled by Admiral Sir Charles Madden, BT, G.C.B, D.L. September 25th 1992.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Stone of remembrance
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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