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Wandilla, Warilda & Willochra Memorial SeatsPrint Page 
28-February-2016
Photographs supplied by Bryan Cole
Two seats commemorate the men and women of the Merchant Navy who came from South Australia and operated the W Class vessels, the Wandilla, Warilda and Willochra during World War One.
The plaques are the same for both seats.
Location
| Address: | Timpson Street, Queens Wharf, Port Adelaide, 5015 |
|---|---|
| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.841737 Long: 138.506123 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Seat |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAIn Remembrance
In honour of the men and women of the Australian Merchant Navy, who sailed from South Australia operating the W Class vessels - the Wandilla, Warilda and Willochra - as troopships, supply, transport and hospital ships.
To the dedicated members of the Australian Merchant Navy - seafarers, doctors, nurses and medical staff - who supported our ANZAC troops through the Gallipoli campaign by ensuring supplies and evacuation to Egypt for wounded comrades.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
