A short trip to Hull just before Katharine came out of hospital, and near the Maritime Museum I found this Merchant Navy Memorial. The sculpture is in the shape of the bow of a ship. It seemed an appropriate image to recall the important maritime history of Hull, and the devastation of the city by air raids in the second world war. The plaque near the memorial's base reads:
1914-1918 5,000 ships and 17,000 seamen lost
1939-1945 2,450 ships and 35,000 seamen lost
The efforts and sacrifices of the men and ships in the Merchant Navy during the two World Wars sustained the nation at a time when supplies were urgently needed.
It was their dedication which enabled the final victory of the Allied cause.
Great shot of this nice memorial statue and the building behind it. Love the comparising. Fav.
Give my thanks , and greetings, to Katharina. I`m very pleased by the nice comment and her fav.
Give my thanks , and greetings, to Katharina. I`m very pleased by the nice comment and her fav.
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So happy to hear Katharine is finally home
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are all very much appreciated!
Ian
Thank you Vesna - we are both OK, but Katharine continues with her medical treatment at home.
Ian