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The plaque commemorates those who served with the Australian Merchant Navy during World War Two.
The term Merchant Navy refers to a nation’s commercial shipping and crews. During the Second World War Merchant Navy ships carrying valuable cargoes were at just as much risk as Royal Australian Navy (RAN) warships. Merchant ships were attacked not only in distant waters but also within sight of the Australian coastline while traversing much frequented trade routes.
Location
| Address: | Livingstone Street & Ocean Drive, War Memorial Precinct, South West Rocks, 2431 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.884186 Long: 153.039242 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 11th June, 2018 |
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Australia
Dedicated To The Men And Boys Who Served
The Australian Merchant Navy During WWII,
Supplying Allied Troops In Europe, Africa And
Throughout The Pacific 1939 - 1945
Also In Memory Of Those Who Paid The Ultimate
Sacrifice
The Long Association Between The Community Of South West Rocks
And The Service Of The Merchant Mariners Is Gratefully Acknowledged.
This Plaque Was Unveiled On 11th June 2018 By Veteran William H Cruger And Blessed By Sister Mary Leahy O.A.M. Of Stella Maris Apostleship Of The Sea.
