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Location
In the shelter at The Parade, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 See map on www.streetmap.co.uk National Inventory of War Memorials Record Link : NIWM Reference 21785 English Heritage Listing Status This structure is not Listed. Description Metal memorial plaque. Weathered considerably - needs cleaning. |
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Memorial
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Inscription
COWES TOWN COUNCIL This plaque is to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the bombing of Cowes on the 4th / 5th May 1942, during which the Officers and Crew of the Polish Ship the "O.R.P. Blyskawica" bravely defended the town and were largely instrumental in reducing the number of casualties and in saving a large part of Cowes from being destroyed. 3rd May 1992, G J Banks, Town Mayor Further Information
See also the other plaques at the Esplanade and Town Square : |
Memorials & Monuments
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