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Liverpool
Merseyside North West England Pier Head (L3) |
Memorial to Heroes of the Marine Engine Room |
W. Goscombe John
1916 |
Granite obelisk of c. 14½ m (48 ft) on a square pedestal. The obelisk is topped with a gilded flame. Below this flame stand four women with laurel wreaths. The east and west side of the pedestal feature carved life-size sculptures of stokers and engineers. The north and west side show texts and a ship's propeller in a laurel wreath.
 West: Engineers |
 East: Stokers |
Each of its bottom corners is decorated with carved representations of the four classical elements.
 earth |
 water |
 air |
 fire |
The memorial was intended originally to commemorate all 32 engineers who lost their lives in the sinking of Titanic on 15 April 1912. Liverpool was the Titanic port of registry, as well as the home of the ship's owner, White Star Line. Spaces were left on the monument to record the names of other engineers. However, due to the heavy loss of life throughout World War I, its dedication was broadened to include all maritime engine room fatalities incurred during the performance of duty.
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in honour of all heroes of the marine engine room this memorial was erected by international subscription mcmxvi |
the brave do not die their deeds live for ever and call upon us to emulate their courage and devotion to duty |
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