Gothic Quarter in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Portal de la Pau Memorial
Memorial del Portal de la Pau
| — | Gabriel Alabert | — |
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 1, 2023
1. Portal de la Pau Memorial Marker
Durant la nit del 17 de gener de 1977, 124 marines de la VI flota nord-americana s'embarcaren a prop de l'estàtua de Colom en una barcassa per retornar als seus vaixells. A causa d'una maniobra errònia, la llanxa es va creuar en la trajectòria del vaixell basc Urlea, el qual no va poder evitar la col·lisió. La petita embarcació va bolcar i tots els seus ocupants van caure a les fredes aigües del port. 49 homes varen perdre la vida. L'escultura representa l'emblema dels marines nord-americans, la US Navy Anchor (l'ancora de la Marina dels EUA).
Durante la noche del 17 de enero de 1977, 124 marines de la VI flota norte-americana se embarcan cerca de la estatua de Colón en una barcaza para regresar a sus barcos. A causa de una maniobra errónea, la lancha se cruzó en la trayectoria del barco vasco Urlea que no pudo evitar la colisión. La pequeña embarcación volcó y todos sus ocupantes cayeron a las frías aguas del puerto. 49 hombres perdieron la vida. La escultura representa el emblema de los marines norte-americanos, la US Navy Anchor (el ancla de la Marina de los EUA).
During the night of 17 January 1977, 124 marines of the Sixth US fleet climbed aboard a barge near the statue of Columbus to return to their ships. The boat accidentally crossed the path of the Basque ship Urlea, which could not avoid the collision. The small boat capsized and all its occupants fell into the cold port waters. 49 men lost their lives. The sculpture represents the US Navy Anchor, the emblem of the American marines.
Topics.
this page online
Location. 41° 22.515′ N, 2° 10.671′ E. Marker is in Barcelona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in the Gothic Quarter. It is at the intersection of Passeig Josep Carner and La Rambla, on the right when traveling north on Passeig Josep Carner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barcelona, Cataluña 08039, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: USS Guam and Trenton Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Vaixells turístics (within shouting distance of this marker); La Gran Eixida Filològica / La Gran Expedición Filológica / The Grand Philological Expedition (about 90
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 1, 2023
2. Portal de la Pau Memorial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
