Memorial details

Memorial type
Seat
District
Weymouth And Portland
Town
Weymouth
County
Dorset
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
69784

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Current location

Nothe Gardens
Barrack Road
Weymouth
Weymouth And Portland
Dorset
DT4 8UF
England

OS Grid Ref: SY 68483 78674
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Wooden bench with uprights. Dedicatory plaque affixed to centre of backrest. Lettering on plaque engraved in white.
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF/ THE 1,418 OFFICERS AND MEN LOST/ H.M.S. HOOD/ MAY 24TH 1941
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • 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
  • Seat
    Measurements: depth 660mm, height 890mm, width 1500mm
    Materials: Wood
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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