Merchant Navy Memorial, Canberra

Name: Merchant Navy Memorial
Address: Canberra, Australia

#64 among attractions in Canberra

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The Australian Merchant Navy Memorial is a memorial honouring the Australian Merchant Navy's involvement in World War I and World War II. It is located in Kings Park, on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia. Its location at the shore of the lake represent's the Merchant Navy's relationship with water. It was unveiled on 7 October 1990 by Bill Hayden AC, Governor-General of Australia. A memorial service is held on the first Sunday on or after 21 October each year. ()

Coordinates: 35°17'52"S, 149°8'38"E

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South Canberra (Parkes)Canberra Australia

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Merchant Navy Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Questacon, National Gallery of Australia, National Carillon, Kings Park.

0.7 miW
Interactive kids' science and tech museum
Questacon, Canberra
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Grand showcase of aboriginal and other art
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~630 ftW
Lakefront bell tower that chimes often
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~690 ftNW
Park
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0.6 miW
Modern gallery and portraiture collection
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0.9 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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0.6 miW
Park
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0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
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~440 ftS
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Police Memorial, Canberra
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0.6 miW
Park, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
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~1950 ftN
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Blundells Cottage, Canberra
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Which popular attractions are close to Merchant Navy Memorial?

Nearby attractions include National Workers Memorial, Canberra (2 min walk), National Police Memorial, Canberra (3 min walk), National Carillon, Canberra (4 min walk), Kings Park, Canberra (4 min walk).