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
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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 historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is January 17, 1977.
Location. 41° 22.515′ N, 2° 10.671′ E. Marker is in Barcelona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in the Gothic Quarter. Marker 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.
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 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monument a Ròmul Bosch i Alsina (about 90 meters away); La Rambla de Mar
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 Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
