Anchor from the Finnish barque Birger. Redcar, UK
N 54° 37.080 W 001° 03.579
30U E 625289 N 6054014
The anchor serves as a memorial to all mariners who have perished off the local coastline - including the 13 men who lost their lives from the Birgers 15-man crew.
Waymark Code: WMKWY6
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/05/2014
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The Birger, struck the Saltscar Rock at Redcar on October 18, 1898. The anchor, which was recovered in 1999 by the Cleveland Divers Club, was removed from its previous position and refurbished as part of the £30m regeneration of the seafront by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and the Environment Agency in 2013.
Tony Whatmore, from the local Merchant Navy Association, said: “Following a great deal of commitment from our members, the association has raised the funding to have a plaque manufactured to remember all seafarers who died in the First and Second World Wars and all conflicts since. This anchor will commemorate their sacrifice and will be the Merchant Navy Association’s memorial for future years.”
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Parking coordinates: N 54° 37.080 W 001° 03.579
Sponsor(s): Merchant Navy Association
Entrance fees (if any): Not listed
Date dedicated: Not listed
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