Memorial to the American S.S. 'William H Welch'

ID: GAIRLOCHM_2534 DESCRIPTION: The memorial and bench dedicated to the memory of the American S.S. William H Welsh sailors, 64 of whom lost their lives when the ship, part of a convoy, missed the entrance to Loch Ewe, crashed against Eilean Fora Mòr, and broke up. Twelve sailors survived the wreck on 26 February, 1944. This image may be available to purchase. For further information about purchasing and prices please email Gairloch Museum PLACENAME: Caolas an Fhuraidh OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ROSS: Gairloch SOURCE: Gairloch Museum COLLECTION: Gairloch Museum, Photograph Collection Asset ID: 7768 KEYWORDS:

• memorials
• war memorials