St. George's in Saint George's, Saint George, Grenada
Destruction of the Bianca C
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
1. Destruction of the Bianca C Marker
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 St. George's, Saint George, in Saint George's. 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
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Also see . . . MV Bianca C. (Submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
2. Destruction of the Bianca C Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
3. Destruction of the Bianca C Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
4. Destruction of the Bianca C Monument
The marker's monument is known locally as the "Christ of the Deep". It was originally sculpted by Guido Galletti in 1954, but this version was cast from the same mold in 1961. It is also known as the "Christ of the Abyss" and was originally placed near this same location but underwater.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
5. St. George's Bay, site of the Destruction of the Bianca C
This view is from Fort George.
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 133 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
