New Zealand Memorial, Military memorial obelisk in Greenwich, United Kingdom.
The New Zealand Memorial obelisk stands near the River Thames, constructed from pink-grey Cornish granite with detailed chain and rope mouldings on its plinth.
Erected in 1872, this monument commemorates 21 British Royal Navy officers and sailors who died during the New Zealand War of 1863-1864.
The granite plaques on each side of the obelisk list the names of fallen sailors from five British naval ships, arranged in military hierarchical order.
Located at coordinates 51.4832964, -0.0091039, the Grade II listed monument stands east of the Cutty Sark near the Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
The memorial honors Captain John Fane Charles Hamilton, whose name was later given to the New Zealand city of Hamilton.
Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Inception: 1874
Made from material: granite
Part of: list of public art in Greenwich
GPS coordinates: 51.48330,-0.00910
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:30
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