Memorials & monuments · London
the Seafarers Memorial
In or near City of Westminster.
the Seafarers Memorial — Public artwork (sculpture) by Michael Sandle.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Vauxhall · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
the Seafarers Memorial is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 2001, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Vauxhall and Camberwell Green parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Vauxhall, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area SE1.
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Official information
The Seafarers Memorial is a significant bronze sculpture dedicated to those lost at sea, located at the International Maritime Organization's Headquarters. Created by Michael Sandle, it features a representation of a cargo ship with a lone seafarer standing on deck, symbolizing the importance of seafaring in the global economy.
Place summary
The Seafarers Memorial is located in the Lambeth area of London, postcode SE1. Established in 2001, this modern monument commemorates the contributions of seafarers.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4935, -0.1212
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 7SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Established
- 2001
- Nearest railway station
- Vauxhall — 0.9 km
- Official site
- manchesterhistory.net
Sources
- osm: n538090935 (ODbL)
- commons: International Memorial to Seafarers.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is the Seafarers Memorial?
- the Seafarers Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 7SR), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is the Seafarers Memorial?
- the Seafarers Memorial — Public artwork (sculpture) by Michael Sandle.
- How do I get to the Seafarers Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Vauxhall, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 7SR.
- When was the Seafarers Memorial built?
- Built or established in 2001.
- Is the Seafarers Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, the Seafarers Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to the Seafarers Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Vauxhall, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 7SR.