History and archaeology / Monument and statue
Refah Martyrs' Monument
Akdeniz, Mersin
A seaside monument commemorating those who lost their lives on the Refah steamship, torpedoed in 1941.
Its story
The Refah Martyrs' Monument is in Mersin's Atatürk Park, close to the shore. During the Second World War, the Refah steamship, carrying military personnel who were to bring back submarines and aircraft to be purchased from Britain, was torpedoed and sunk in 1941 after leaving Mersin, and 167 people lost their lives. The monument was erected in 1972, 31 years after the disaster; it also commemorates the martyrs of the frigate Ertuğrul.
Key facts
- Event
- 23 June 1941
- Erected
- 1972
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Atatürk Park, seafront
- Visit duration
- 10–15 minutes
Trip purpose
- Accessible
- Free
- Photography
Location
36.79389, 34.62861
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23073300 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refah_Şehitleri_Anıtı