Arromanches-les-Bains in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Allan Beckett Memorial
The anchor problem must be mastered
English:
In 1942 Winston Churchill raised the problem of anchoring the piers of the future artificial harbour at Arromanches.
This area honours Allan Beckett's memory. His engineering skill made the Mulberry Harbour project a success.
En Français:
En 1942 Winston Churchill souleva le problème de l'ancrage des jetées du futur port artificiel d'Arromanches.
Cet espace honore la mémoire d’Allan Beckett. Son talent d’ingénieur a fait du projet Port Mulberry un succès.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1944.
Location. 49° 20.406′ N, 0° 37.202′ W. Marker is in Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. Marker is on Cale Maréchal Montgomery just north of Place du Six Juin 1944, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandie 14117, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Passerell de Route Flottante de Port Mulberry (here, next to this marker); Mulberry Harbours Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Logistics Corps Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); L.S.T. & Landing Craft Association Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Merchant Navy Seamen Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Air Force Beach Squadrons Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Arromanches-les-Bains : La Bataille d’Arromanches (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Arromanches-les-Bains : Un village de pêcheurs (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arromanches-les-Bains.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 13, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.