Arromanches-les-Bains in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Merchant Navy Seamen Memorial
Photographed by Kevin W., July 3, 2015
1. Merchant Navy Seamen Memorial Marker
In memorial of
"Operation Neptune"
June 6 ~ September 1944
Also in memory of Merchant Navy Seaman from 1939 ~ 1945 who lost their lives in European coastal waters until Europe was finally liberated in May 1945.
Look out to sea and say a prayer
For those who rest beneath,
They gave their lives that you may share
A Europe that is free.
Donald Hunter 2003
Erected by the Normandy Merchant Navy Memorial Fund.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Lost at Sea series list.
Location. 49° 20.423′ N, 0° 37.252′ W. Memorial is in Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It can be reached from Place du Six Juin 1944 0.1 kilometers west of Rue F.Jourdan de la Passardiθre, on the left when traveling east. Marker is
this page online
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Royal Logistics Corps Memorial (here, next to this marker); L.S.T. & Landing Craft Association Memorial (here, next to this marker); Royal Air Force Beach Squadrons Memorial (here, next to this marker); 5.5-Inch Medium Gun Mk III (here, next to this marker); Mulberry Harbours Memorial (here, next to this marker); Passerell de Route Flottante de Port Mulberry (within shouting distance of this marker); Allan Beckett Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Arromanches-les-Bains : Un village de pκcheurs (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arromanches-les-Bains.
Photographed by Kevin W., July 3, 2015
2. Merchant Navy Seamen Memorial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
