Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
The Merchant Navy Memorial
The Merchant Navy Memorial — Public artwork (statue) by Robert Olley.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Merchant Navy Memorial is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue) by Robert Olley.". Coordinates: 54.9953°, -1.4410°.
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Place summary
The Merchant Navy Memorial is located in South Tyneside, within the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates the sacrifices of merchant seamen during wartime. It is situated in an unparished area and serves as a significant tribute to those who served at sea.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9953, -1.4410
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 1ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.customshouse.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n6581868676 (ODbL)
- commons: Merchant Navy Memorial, Mill Dam - geograph.org.uk - 4756576.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Merchant Navy Memorial?
- The Merchant Navy Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 1ES), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- Is The Merchant Navy Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, The Merchant Navy Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Merchant Navy Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 1ES.