Shameful.

[Administrator]

Illegal partygoers in Cardiff Bay 'urinated on Merchant Seaman's Memorial'

Hundreds of people gathered in Cardiff Bay on Friday night in what was described by witnesses as 'like an illegal rave'

A memorial to remember merchant seamen in Cardiff Bay was allegedly urinated on and left strewn with rubbish after huge crowds gathered in the area on Good Friday.

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[Administrator]

This is a list of young lads from Cardiff who died in service of their country age 16 and under, who this memorial is partially dedicated too. Not old enough to drink, smoke or vote. But old enough to die for their country and the freedom these pieces of nuts9 take so much for granted.

ADAMS, Mess Room Boy, EDWARD JOHN THOMAS, S.S. Tregarthen (London). Merchant Navy. 6th June 1941. Age 16, of 21 Telford St. Cardiff.
BAILEY, Cabin Boy, JOSEPH CHARLES, S.S. Homeside (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Merchant Navy. 28th January 1941. Age 16, of 212 Bute St, Cardiff.
BUCKLAND, Ordinary Seaman, FRANK JOSEPH, S.S. White Crest (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Merchant Navy. 24th February 1942. Age 16. Son of John Buckland, and of Emily Buckland, of Cardiff.
CONOLLY, Cabin Boy, ALEXANDER GEORGE, S.S. Antonio (London). Merchant Navy. 28th March 1945. Age 16, of 135 Wentloog Rd, Rumney, Cardiff.
COOK, Cabin Boy, VINCENT GEORGE, S.S. Baron Kelvin (Ardrossan). Merchant Navy. 19th October 1941. Age 14, of 33 Machen Place, Cardiff.
COOMBS, Cabin Boy, NATHANIEL ROBERT JOHN, M.V. Panama (Liverpool). Merchant Navy. 11th April 1945. Age 16, 45 Wedmore Rd, Grangetown, Cardiff.
DAVIES, Boy, VIVIAN, S.S. Barbara Marie (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Merchant Navy. 12th June 1940. Age 16. Son of Beatrice May Davies, of Cardiff.
DOLLAH, Deck Boy, KENNETH, M.V. Lady Glanely (Cardiff). Merchant Navy. 2nd December 1940. Age 16, of 24 Adam St, Cardiff.
DOUGLAS, Galley Boy, THOMAS DAVID, S.S. Hawkinge (London). Merchant Navy. 27th July 1941. Age 15. Son of Amizah and Sarah Ann Douglas, of Cardiff.
GROVE, Mess Room Boy, ERNEST, S.S. Ashbury (Glasgow). Merchant Navy. 8th January 1945. Age 16. Son of Ernest Grove of Canton, Cardiff.
HARRISON, Mess Room Boy, FRANCIS, S.S. Treverbyn (St. Ives). Merchant Navy. 21st October 1941. Age 15. Son of William Harrison, and of Anne Harrison, of Grange Town, Cardiff.
GREEN, Cabin Boy, FRANCIS HENRY, M.V. Panama (Liverpool). Merchant Navy. 11th April 1945. Age 16. Son of Henry and Norah Kathleen Green, of Cardiff.
GOODWIN, Galley Boy, REGINALD, S.S. Annavore, (Norway) Merchant Navy. 27th March 1941. Age 16. Son of Reginald Goodwin, of Cardiff. Accepted 24/11/2015 for War Grave Status.
GUNTER, Galley Boy, RONALD, S.S. Daydawn (Cardiff). Merchant Navy. 21st November 1940. Age 15, of 6 Palace Ave, Llandaff, Cardiff.
HUNT, Cabin Boy, ALFRED GEORGE, S.S. Glenlea (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Merchant Navy. 7th November 1942. Age 14. Son of George Alfred and Norah Hunt, of Cardiff.
JONAS, Assistant Steward, JAMES, S.S. Widestone (London). Merchant Navy. 17th - 18th November 1942. Age 16. Son of Sidney Jonas, and of Mary Catherine Jonas. of Splott, Cardiff.
PAGE, Galley Boy, ALFRED, S.S. Widestone (London). Merchant Navy. 17th - 18th November 1942. Age 14. Son of William and Julia Page, of Cardiff.
JONES, Cabin Boy, BERNARD FRANCIS, S.S. Empire Wagtail (London). Merchant Navy. 28th December 1942. Age 16. Son of Frederick Francis and Catherine Jones, of Splott, Cardiff. His brother Frederick George also died on service.
JONES, Mess Room Boy, THOMAS ROBERT, S.S. White Crest (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Merchant Navy. 24th February 1942. Age 16, of 17 Llanelly St. Cardiff.
LEWIS, Mess Room Boy, KENNETH JAMES, S.S. Fiscus (Cardiff). Merchant Navy. 18th October 1940. Age 14. Son of Evan Thomas Lewis and Ethel Helena Lewis, of Cardiff. His brother Raymond Leslie perished with him.
LEWIS, Galley Boy, RAYMOND LESLIE, S.S. Fiscus (Cardiff). Merchant Navy. 18th October 1940. Age 15. Son of Evan Thomas Lewis and Ethel Helena Lewis, of Cardiff. His brother Kenneth James Lewis perished with him.
MAGEE, Deck Boy, CHARLES THOMAS, S.S. Canford Chine (Swansea). Merchant Navy. 8th February 1941. Age 15. Son of Charles and Violet Magee, of Cardiff.
MORGAN, Galley Boy, TERENCE HENRY, S.S. Baron Kelvin (Ardrossan). Merchant Navy. 19th October 1941. Age 16. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morgan, of Roath Park, Cardiff.
O'DRISCOLL, Boy, FLURANCE, S.S. Clarissa Radcliffe (London). Merchant Navy. 9th March 1943. Age 16. Son of John and Kathleen O'Driscoll, of Cardiff.
OSTRICH, Mess Room Boy, JOHN, S.S. Margo (Cardiff). Merchant Navy. 8th March 1941. Age 14. Son of Louis and Nancy Ostrich, of 1 Ryder St.Canton, Cardiff. Buried Penzance Cemetery. Sec. F. New Extension. Block 14. Grave 16.
PERRY, Mess Room Boy, DENNIS, M.V. Santos (Norway). Merchant Navy. 18th August 1943. Age 16. Son of Fred and Doris Perry, of Ely, Cardiff.
PRINDLE, Mess Room Boy, WILLIAM, S.S. Creemuir (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Merchant Navy. 11th November 1940. Age 16, of Cardiff. His elder Brother perished with him. His younger Brother age 15 was killed at sea three month later.
PRINDLE, Galley Boy, TREVOR, S.S. Canford Chine (Swansea). Merchant Navy. 8th February 1941. Age 15, of Cardiff. His two older Brothers, one just 16 were lost at sea three month earlier.
SANGOE, Boy, LESLIE, S.S. Widestone (London). Merchant Navy. 17th - 18th November 1942. Age 15, of 1 Hodges Row, Cardiff.
SEXTON, Mess Room Boy, BERNARD PETER, S.S. Widestone (London). Merchant Navy. 17th - 18th November 1942. Age 14. Son of Charles and Mary Sexton, of Adamsdown, Cardiff.
SHAPCOTT, Cabin Boy, JOSEPH HENRY, S.S. Treverbyn (St. Ives). Merchant Navy. 21st October 1941. Age 15. Son of Frederick and Violet Gertrude Shapcott, of 46 Holmsdale St. Cardiff.
SPRIGGS, Deck Boy, GEORGE HENRY, S.S. Euphorbia (North Shields). Merchant Navy. 14th December 1940. Age 16. Son of Mrs. C. Spriggs, of Cardiff.
STARRE, Galley Boy, THOMAS GEORGE, M.V. Glenmoor (London). Merchant Navy. 27th November 1940. Age 15. Son of Hubert and Florance Mary Starre, of Roath Park, Cardiff.
SULLIVAN, Messroom Boy, EDWARD S.S. Erviken (Norway) Merchant Navy 16th October 1941. Age 16. Son of Edward Sullivan, of Cardiff. Accepted 24/11/2015 for War Grave Status.

Billy McGee

[Administrator]

Just to keep you up to date. The following is the content of a message I have sent to Cardiff Council, Cardiff Bay Senedd Member and M.P. and Cardiff Harbour Authority, after first discussing it with our Chairman.


We are concerned about the events that took place outside the Senedd building recently which involved the Merchant Navy Memorial. It appears that no physical damage was done but the disrespect shown beggars belief and we thank you for providing the protective barrier around the memorial albeit after the event.

However, we are also concerned that the barrier does not become a “permanent” feature in the short term and will be removed as soon as possible. If further events are expected perhaps the barrier could be erected in advance and taken down during the clean up.

The memorial represents thousands of Merchant Seafarers past and present who have no known grave but the sea and provides a source of comfort to their relatives. A place where they can go and touch the memorial, lay flowers or crosses and reflect on their loss. It is important therefore that they are afforded access to the memorial.

Cheers

Byron