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Trafalgar memorial to be unveiled

by isleofman.com 29th April 2006
A memorial to Manx seamen that's been 200 years in the making, will be unveiled in June.

Sixty-nine residents were killed in the Battle of Trafalgar, and a group of campaigners has fought to erect a lasting tribute to the men.

The monument, consisting of an anchor and memorial stone, will go up on Douglas Head.

Captain Phillip McParlin says their sacrifice should never be forgotten:
Posted by isleofman.com
Saturday 29th, April 2006 09:21pm.

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