A memorial plaque to commemorate local community member involved in rescue efforts of stricken American Liberty Ship USS William H. Welch. Three abandoned lifeboats associated. One can be seen on the beach immediately to the west of the memorial. The remaining two are beached further W, over the headland.
Location
179631.00
892579.00
27700
57.8681488
-5.7172189
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
12/04/2019
Memorial text, facing N
sfpiper
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
3206
12/04/2019
sfpiper
Tidal state
Low
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Intertidal
Coastally eroding?
active sea erosion
Threats
structural damage/decay
Visibility above ground
Highly visible (substantial remains)
Visibility in section
Not visible
Access
accessible on foot (no footpath)
Local knowledge
has local associations/history
Description
A memorial plaque to commemorate local community member involved in rescue efforts of stricken American Liberty Ship USS William H. Welch. Three abandoned lifeboats associated. One can be seen on the beach immediately to the west of the memorial. The remaining two are beached further W, over the headland.