Memorial
HMS Conway
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Current Location
Dockyard, Egerton Dock, Tower Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH41 1FN, England
OS Grid Reference
SJ 32155 89646
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- Type of Memorial
- Trophy / Relic
- WMR Reference Number
- 2308
- Description
- Mizzen mast. At the foot of the mast is a carved sandstone block depicting the badge and motto of HMS Conway, together with the dates "1859 - 1974". The hard-standing bears a wooden plaque with white letter inscription.
- Inscription
- 1859 HMS CONWAY 1974/ TO THE MANY THOUSANDS OF CADETS TRAINED TO COMMAND,/ NOT FORGETTING THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES AT SEA/ "I MUST GO DOWN TO THE SEA AGAIN/ TO THE LONELY SEA AND THE SKY"/ JOHN MASEFIELD OM CONWAY 1891-94
- War
- Non-Specific Conflict
Components
- Other structure
Made from: Wood
Condition: Good