The American Monument is on a peninsula of the Isle of Islay called the "OA" The peninsula, as well as this monument has a nature reserve (RSPB) with plenty of birds (Chough, Eagles etc.)a few Feral Goats and one or two Highland cattle and very little else.
Earlier this year the Island held commemorative events around the centenary 1918-2018. The monument was erected by the American Red Cross to commemorate the passengers and crew of two troop ships the Tuscania (torpedoed) and the Otranto (Convoy collision) that foundered in the sea around Islay.
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#1 showing the high point on which the monument was constructed.
#2 The Monument
#3 The plaque
#4 Side view of the plaque showing the Eagle.
#5 Looking South (Ish)from the monument to the area where some survivors and victims of the two vessels were washed in/up. With the Isle of Skye on the horizon.
Earlier this year the Island held commemorative events around the centenary 1918-2018. The monument was erected by the American Red Cross to commemorate the passengers and crew of two troop ships the Tuscania (torpedoed) and the Otranto (Convoy collision) that foundered in the sea around Islay.
For those who would like more information follow this LINK
#1 showing the high point on which the monument was constructed.
#2 The Monument
#3 The plaque
#4 Side view of the plaque showing the Eagle.
#5 Looking South (Ish)from the monument to the area where some survivors and victims of the two vessels were washed in/up. With the Isle of Skye on the horizon.
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