Australian Merchant Navy Memorial, Canberra

The Australian Merchant Navy Memorial is located in Kings Park, on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia. Inscription: "In honour of those of the Australian Merchant Navy who gave their lives for their country and have no known grave but the sea. They will be remembered for ever more. 1914-1918 1939-1945." The memorial was unveiled on 7 October 1990 by His Excellency The Honourable Bill Hayden AC, Governor-General of Australia. The memorial symbolises the Merchant Navy and the sea. It consists of seven columns, a dias, concrete drums, and a flagpole.

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Sight Name: Australian Merchant Navy Memorial
Sight Location: Canberra, Australia (See walking tours in Canberra)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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