Saint George's, Saint George, Grenada — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)
Destruction of the Bianca C
To the people of Grenada in grateful remembrance of the fraternal Christian hospitality shown to passengers and crew of the Italian Liner Bianca C destroyed by fire in this harbor on October 22, 1961
Dedicated by the Costa Line of Genoa, Italy
Erected by The Costa Line.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1961.
Location. 12° 3.142′ N, 61° 45.013′ W. Marker is in Saint George's, Saint George. Marker is on Wharf Road just west of Tanteen Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grenada Seamen and Waterfront Workers’ Union (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George's Methodist Church (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marryshow House (about 180 meters away); Historic Sedan Chair Portico (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Roman Catholic Cathedral (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Sedan Porches (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Grenada National Museum (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Antilles Hotel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint George's.
Also see . . . MV Bianca C. (Submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.