Falklands War memorial unveiled to crew of HMS Sheffield
A memorial to mark the 40th anniversary of the deadly attack on a Royal Navy destroyer during the Falklands War has been unveiled.
The sculpture, resembling the prow of a ship breaking through a wave, was unveiled at the National Memorial Arboretum.The memorial is also dedicated to the crews of two other Royal Navy ships to bear the steel city's name, and is intended to create a focal point for veterans and their families to meet and pay their respects, a Royal Navy spokesperson said.
"A lot of the former crew members have said it's long overdue, but as well as remembering the ones we lost in the Falklands, we're also remembering all who have served in previous HMS Sheffields".A £15,000 fundraising drive was launched to create the sculpture, which was made in the Yorkshire city.
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