Memorial to Heroes of the Marine Engine Room facts for kids
The Memorial to Heroes of the Marine Engine Room is a special stone monument in Liverpool, England. You can find it at the Pier Head, a famous spot in the city. This memorial honors brave people who worked in ship engine rooms.
About the Memorial
Its Story
This memorial was first planned to remember 32 engineers. They sadly lost their lives when the Titanic ship sank on April 15, 1912. Liverpool was the home port for the Titanic. It was also where the ship's owner, the White Star Line, was based. People from all over the world gave money to help build this monument.
There were spaces left on the memorial for more names. But then World War I happened, and many more lives were lost. So, the memorial's purpose grew bigger. It now honors all engine room workers who died while doing their duty. You can even see marks on the monument from bombs. These marks are from the Liverpool Blitz during World War II.
What It Looks Like
The monument is very tall, standing about 14.6 meters high. It was designed by a famous artist named Sir William Goscombe John. The memorial is made of granite and looks like a tall, thin pyramid called an obelisk. This obelisk stands on a square base. At the very top of the obelisk is a shining, golden flame.
Each bottom corner of the monument has carvings. These carvings show the four main parts of nature: earth, air, fire, and water. On the sides of the base, you can see life-sized sculptures. These show stokers (people who shoveled coal) and engineers. These figures look very real. They show the bravery of everyday working people. When this monument was made, showing regular workers in art was new. This design helped inspire how other war memorials were built later.
