KEEPERS OF THE SEAS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 310, 24 September 1921, Page 5

KEEPERS OF THE SEAS

v THE PRINCE’S TRIBUTE TO DOVER PATROL. Tho memorial to the Dover Patrol—the crews of a variety of small war vessels which defended the Straits of Dover during the war, culminating in the glor ious landing at Zcebrugge—was unveiled by the Prince of Wales. ‘The memorial, a granite, obelisk, B«it. high, lias been erected at Leathercotes Point, four miles east of Dover. The monument is one of three; the others have been built on tho French coast and in New York harbour. On one side of the obelisk were stationed GO boys from the Dl.iko of York School, Dover, each wearing decorations won by his father during the war. Replying to an address from the chairman of the. Memorial Committee, tho Prince said tho work of tho gaijant men of tlm Dover Patrol would serve as a Uuidmaik and an inspiration to the gimCrations that coiuo after. Men from all parts of tho United Kingdom patrolled tlm Straits, in face of unknown perils against a merciless enemy. He added: "Let us bo grateful for their example and devotion, nnd pray that their suirit may never die.” The tablet, which faces the sea. bears tho inscription: "To the Glory of God and in everlasting remembrance of the Dover Patrol. 1914-1919. They died that we might live; may we be worthy of their sacrifice.” The Prince placed at the base of the pedestal a wreath of laurels entwined with red, white and blue flowers, tied with ribbons of corresponding colours, and when relatives of fallen men of (he Patrol hud placed other wreaths about the plinth, the National Anthem ended tlm ceremony.