Memorial: M4953

Memorial in Broad Street, Portsmouth commemorating the Crimea War

Location

Broad Street, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'During the Russian War 1854 a landing party from H.M.S. Hecla was attacked by a large body of Cossacks and many would have fallen had it not been for the courage of the two sailors who taking cover behind this stone kept the enemy at bay until the safety of the whole party was assured. Captain Hall had this boulder carried to the ship and transported to Portsmouth'

Details

Description: A boulder.
Type: Boulder
Vessel: HMS Hecla

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

Extra

Recorder: Dvaid Saunders 1991

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Maritime Memorials