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The plaque commemorates members of the Merchant Navy who died in service or were killed in action in World Wars One and Two.

Location

Address:Franklin Wharf, Kings Pier, near old crane, Hobart, 7000
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -42.883082
Long: 147.334013
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Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 3rd September, 2010
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Front Inscription

In memory of the men and women of the Merchant Navy who gave their lives in the service of Britain and the Empire during two World Wars

"O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea"

Unveiled by His Excellency the Hon P. G. Underwood AC Governor of Tasmania
3 September 2010

This plaque placed by the Master Mariners Association of Tasmania.

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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au