Arromanches Artificial Harbour Memorial

A memorial to "Port Winston" the floating artificial harbour built by the Allies in Arromanches which helped to supply Allied forces until the Port of Antwerp was re-opened on 28 November 1944.

Here at Arromanches from 6 June 1944, close behind the
assault troops, a great floating harbour code-named
"Mulberry B" was assembled and operated by men of the
Royal Engineers (Transportation) under the command of
Brigadier A.E.M. Walter CBE, Royal Engineers.

The concept of a floating harbour inspired personally by
Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of Great Britain
stimulated the design and construction of the Mulberry
Harbours by engineering companies large and small
throughout the United Kingdom. After marshalling in
mid-channel by the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy
"Mulberry B" was towed to this Normandy beach.

Having survived the Great Storm of 19 to 25 June,
"Mulberry B" remained the major supply port to the
Allied Armies, until the Port of Antwerp was re-opened
on 28 November 1944, thus far exceeding its planned life.

Without "Mulberry B" the liberation of Europe would not
have been possible. The deeds of those who created
launched and planned "Mulberry B" remain unsurpassed
in the annals of Bristish Military Engineering.

The monument also commemorates the participation
throughout the European Theatre of Operations of
Beach, Port, Railway, Inland Water Transport and
Movement Control units of the Royal Engineers.