Arniston Monument - Arniston, Western Cape
The monument honours the memory of the 372 people who perished. (Image adapted). © Western Cape ExperiencesArniston Monument - Arniston, Western Cape
The Arniston Monument, located in the charming coastal village of Arniston on the Whale Coast, Western Cape, is a historical landmark commemorating the lives lost in the tragic shipwreck of the Arniston. The monument honours the memory of the 372 people who perished when the ship, originally a British East Indiaman, was wrecked on the nearby sandbanks in 1815. There were just 6 survivors. Constructed in 1986, the monument stands as a testament to the maritime history of the region and serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by sailors navigating the treacherous waters off the Cape coast.
The monument is situated on a rise overlooking the picturesque village and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and coastline. Its design features an elegant and solemn inscription dedicated to the victims of the shipwreck. The Arniston Monument not only serves as a historical marker but also as a point of interest for visitors to Arniston, reflecting the town's maritime heritage and the resilience of its community. It is a significant site for both historical reflection and appreciation of the natural beauty of the Whale Coast.
The memorial bears the following inscription:
Erected by their disconsolate parents to the memory of Thomas, aged 13 years, William Noble, aged 10, Andrew, aged 8 and Alexander McGregor Murray, aged 7 (the four eldest sons of Lieut Colonel Andrew Giels of H.M. 73rd Regiment) who, with Lord and Lady Molesworth unfortunately perished in the Arniston Transport, wrecked on this shore on 3rd May, 1815.
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