A statement by Project Manager David Sandiford:
This announcement is to let all of our supporters know that we have now set 15 July 2022 as the provisional date for the Monument Dedication Ceremony to take place at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, our monument's gracious hosts.
As you might imagine we looked at a variety of dates, not least of which was the second anniversary of the actual unveiling by Commodore Jeremy Bailey on 17 March 2020, but decided to go for the summer in the hope that Covid would no longer have its grip on us.
Unveiling of Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument on 17 March 2020
The intention will be for an event similar to that planned for 2020 but without the actual unveiling which we deliberately completed to get the monument "Open to visitors".
Unveiling of Vernon Mine Warfare & Diving Monument on 17 March 2020
Please watch for further announcements as our plans develop. We hope to see you there.