Seafarers Memorial WallPrint Page 
The Seafarers Memorial Wall commemorates those people who have died at sea off the coast of Portland.
The wall has a number of plaques which contain details of individuals who have died as well as a plaque honouring those who died in the sinking of the "Marie" in 1851.
On the 13th September 2009, a plaque was added to commemorate the Portland whaleboat crew who died during a rescue attempt at the wreck of the Julia on the 2nd August 1863.
Location
| Address: | Bentinck Street, Portland, 3305 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.342172 Long: 141.607092 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Disaster |
| Sub-Theme: | Maritime |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 26th October, 1993 |
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City of Portland
The "Seafarers Memorial Wall" was officially dedicated by the Minister of Planning the Honourable R. MacLellan M. P. on 26 October 1993.
In memory of those who lost their lives at sea off the coast of Portland.
Plaque :
In memory of the Portland Whaleboat Crew John McGregor, Patrick Danalhearn, George Pillinger, William Mount, Richard Shea & James Goodrich who died in a rescue attempt at the wreck of the "Julia" near Narrawong 2. 8. 1863
Plaque :
To commemorate the sinking of the barque "Marie" off Cape Bridgewater in September 1951 with the loss of 25 lives including the Belgian Consul, Mr. E. Wyvekens.
This plaque was unveiled by His Excellency Dr. Jacques Scavee Ambassador of Belgium on 26 October, 1993. Sponsored by the City of Portland
Plaque :
In memory of David Brewster 1847 - 1890 who died on the 9th of January 1890 in a diving accident whilst working on the construction of the original Portland Pier. Erected by the Maddock family 4. 9. 2011
Plaque :
In memory of Nicholi Feudoloff born Russia 1861 died at sea aboard fishing vessel "Queen" 23rd July 1896 Aged 35. Husband of Mary (Beaquglehole), father of 6. A tribute from his grandchildren
Plaque :
Parsons
In loving memory of our brothers Phillip Norman aged 20 Geoffrey Andrew aged 13 swept off rocks while fishing at Cape Nelson 25 July 1948
Plaque :
To commemorate the loss of life of Charles Hall lost at sea on 30 December, 1981. Remembered by Mona and Judith
Plaque :
To commemorate the loss of life of Andrew Carl Halliday lost at sea aboard trawler "Allan" on 1 December 1984 aged 23 years. Loved and remembered always
Plaque :
To commemorate the loss of life of Dale Norton Milich, lost at sea aboard Portland trawler "Karystos" on 16 November 1985. Remembered always by his family.
Plaque :
To commemorate the loss of life of Graham Hartley Couzner who drowned at sea aboard "Tammy R" on 26 July 1991. Remembered always by family and friends.
Plaque :
Sacred to the memory of Joseph Norris Elleway tragically died at sea 21 February, 1996. Remebered always by family and friends. Eternally at sea
Plaque :
Captain Thomas Joseph Lloyd
Plaque :
Michael Lloyd
Plaque :
Colin David Marley
