Memorial: M5818

Memorial at Portknockie harbour, Portknockie, Scotland commemorating all those who lost their lives at sea

Location

Portknockie, Moray, Scotland

Transcript

“Precious to us are the memories / of our men and boys / who lost their lives at sea // Peace be still”

“This memorial is dedicated by / the people of PORTKNOCKIE / to all fishermen / who lost their lives at sea / a dedication service was conducted by / Supt. Ray Hall of the R.N.M.D.S.F. / on Sunday 15th July 2004."

Details

Description: Main memorial - granite memorial plaque with foul anchor and text set into a cone-shaped base faced with pink rock.
A second granite plaque is position close by.

Type: Plaque set into a base
Position: Above Portknockie harbour
Materials: Granite and stone

Extra

Notes: Portknockie was a significant herring fishing harbour port in the 19th century.
Photographer: P Lacey

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Maritime Memorials

Memorial: M5818

Location

Transcript

Details

Extra

Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters