MHG59075 - Arctic Convoy Memorial - Cove Battery, Rubha Nan Sasan

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Type and Period (1)

  • WAR MEMORIAL (Second World War to 21st Century - 1939 AD to 2100 AD)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

There is a memorial to the 3000 men who died on the Arctic convoys near the Cove Battery. It was unveiled on 10th September 1999.
"IN MEMORY OF OUR SHIPMATES
WHO SAILED FROM LOCH EWE
DURING WORLD WAR II.
THEY LOST THEIR LIVES
IN THE BITTER ARCTIC SEA BATTLES
TO NORTH RUSSIA
AND NEVER RETURNED
TO THIS TRANQUIL ANCHORAGE.
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THEM."
Information from M Briscoe, 16th October 2012

See link below to HES Canmore recors for photos of the memorial contributed by Martin Briscoe.

GIS Spatial data created 2018 based on aerial photography taken 1999-2001. <1>

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 8148 9211 (6m by 6m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG89SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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