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Motion · S6M-17564 · 15 May 2025

Glasgow’s First Merchant Navy Memorial Unveiled

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates all those involved in the unveiling of Glasgow’s first memorial to the men and women of the Merchant Navy, which took place on 11 May 2025 at the Govan-Partick bridge; acknowledges what it sees as the profound significance of this tribute, unveiled 80 years after the end of the Second World War, to honour the sacrifice of the 55,000 Merchant Navy personnel who lost their lives, including many who departed from the Clyde and never returned; recognises the Merchant Navy's vital role in transporting troops, delivering supplies and supporting war efforts, under constant threat from enemy attack, particularly during the Battle of the Atlantic and the Arctic convoys; believes that the bravery of these civilian and volunteer seafarers has long been under-recognised, and that this memorial is a long-overdue symbol of respect and remembrance, and notes that the memorial, which includes lines from the poem In Waters Deep, by Eileen Mahoney, will be recorded at the Imperial War Museum, ensuring that Glasgow’s maritime history and the courage of Merchant Navy seafarers past, present and future, are preserved for generations to come.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.