Ver sur Mer Warship Anchor

An anchor belonging to one of the warships that fought during the Normandy invasion.

Don de Mr Julien COSTY
Pécheur á Ver sur Mer

Ancre provenant d'un bátiment de guerre
ayant participé aux combats de débarquement
Découverte en Aoút 1985 - masse 2 tonnes

Which translates to:

Donated by My JULIEN COSTY
Ver-sur-Mer fisherman

Anchor from a warship
who fought landing
Discovered in August 1985 - weight 2 tons

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Listing: Ver sur Mer Warship Anchor

Location

Place de l'Amiral Byrd
14114Ver-sur-Mer
Calvados
France
Longitude:-0.525614
Latitude:49.33641

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