The Memorial to the Heroes of the Marine Engine Room, unveiled in 1916, was originally conceived as a monument to the thirty two engineers of the Titanic (built in Belfast for the Liverpool based White Star Line) who stayed at their posts when it sank on the night of 12 April 1912. However, World War I broke out before its completion, and its dedication was widened to include all maritime engine room fatalities incurred during the performance of duty. Sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John, the monument consists of a granite obelisk topped by a gilded flame while, at the corners, nude figures depict Earth, Air, Fire and Water.

Update (06/06/2019)-

Field visit undertaken on 29 May 2019. The memorial is features extensive bomb splinter damage from the Second World War.

Period

Modern (1901 and later)

Period comments

Unveiled 1916

The earliest date of the feature, as a year, if known

1916

The latest date of the feature, as a year, if known

1916

Monument Type - Broad

WAR MEMORIAL (FREESTANDING)

Monument Type - Narrow

Monument Description

Evidence Type - Broad

Evidence Type - Narrow

Evidence Description

Object Type - Broad

Object Type - Narrow

Object Description

Other records:

NRHE Number

1410685

NT HBSMR Number

Unknown

HER Event Number

Unknown

External Link

None

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