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SIEV 221 MemorialPrint Page 
24-November-2014
Photographs supplied by Heather Saunders
The monument commemorates those who died in the sinking of the asylum seeker boat, SIEV 221.
On 15 December 2010, a boat carrying around 90 asylum seekers, mostly from Iraq and Iran, sank off the coast of Christmas Island, an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, killing 48 people aboard; 42 survivors were rescued. The boat was later named SIEV-221.
Note: Suspected Irregular Entry Vessel (SIEV) was the operational term used by the Australian Defence Force and Australian Coastwatch for maritime vessels which appear to be attempting to reach Australia clandestinely.
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On 15 December 2010, a boat carrying around 90 asylum seekers, mostly from Iraq and Iran, sank off the coast of Christmas Island, an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, killing 48 people aboard; 42 survivors were rescued. The boat was later named SIEV-221.
Note: Suspected Irregular Entry Vessel (SIEV) was the operational term used by the Australian Defence Force and Australian Coastwatch for maritime vessels which appear to be attempting to reach Australia clandestinely.
Location
| Address: | Jalan Patai Road, Smith Point, Tai Jin House, Christmas Island, 6798 |
|---|---|
| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -10.428664 Long: 105.664874 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
|---|---|
| Monument Theme: | Disaster |
| Sub-Theme: | Maritime |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 15-December-2010 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-December-2010 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MASIEV 221
15 December 2010
We will reflect on this day with sadness. The loss of each person`s life diminishes our own because we are part of humankind.
As you read this please remember all asylum seekers who have attempted this treacherous journey
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
