Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial
In or near Old Clee.
Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
John Readman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grimsby Town · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial is a commemorative bench located adjacent to the Grimsby Cenotaph. It features a plaque honoring the merchant seamen and fishermen who served during various conflicts, particularly the Second World War.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial is located in Yorkshire. This memorial honours the contributions of merchant seamen and fishermen during conflicts. It serves as a recognition of their service and sacrifice.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5523, -0.0917
- District
- North East Lincolnshire
- Parish
- North East Lincolnshire, unparished area
- Postcode
- DN34 5BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
- Nearest railway station
- Grimsby Town — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11447407246 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial?
- Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN34 5BD), in the parish of North East Lincolnshire, unparished area.
- What is Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial?
- Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN34 5BD.
- Is Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Merchant Seamen and Fishermen Who Served Their Country Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN34 5BD.