Lascar War Memorial, World War I memorial at Hastings area, Kolkata, India.
The memorial features a four-sided column with ancient galley prow designs, four small minarets, and a large gilt dome reaching 100 feet in height.
Shipping companies erected this Indo-Mughal style memorial to honor 896 lascars from Bengal and Assam who died serving on British ships during World War I.
Three commemorative plaques inside the memorial document the contribution of lascars, Indian sailors who worked on European ships from the 16th to 20th centuries.
Located near Prinsep Ghat at the southern end of Maidan, the memorial opens its northern doorway for visitors to explore the interior displays.
The structure includes architectural elements designed by William Ingram Keir that mirror the victory tower of Chittor and incorporate wave patterns beneath the projected balcony.
Location: Kolkata
Inception: February 6, 1924
GPS coordinates: 22.55000,88.33000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:07
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