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Tasmanian Seafarers' MemorialTriabunna - on Tasmania's East Coast |
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For those who grieve such a loss - we care." Don Paton
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Unique Memorial for those lost at sea.
The Tasmanian Seafarers' Memorial at Triabunna, Tasmania is unique in
that it is a memorial to all Tasmanian seafarers who lost their lives
at sea including Tasmanian members of the armed services, and those seafarers
who, regardless of occupation or nationality, lost their lives in Tasmanian
waters. 
It also enables the commemoration of the lives of Tasmanian Naval personnel lost during peace time service as well as during times of conflict.
Tasmania's maritime history has been an eventful one which has tragically left many families touched in some by the relentless power of the sea.
The unpredictable seas around Tasmania's coastlines have claimed vessels from the days of sail to modern craft of today; they have claimed the lives of whalers and sealers, convicts and free settlers, traders and fishermen, sailors, seaman and yachtsmen of all ages and nations.
Have you a relative or know someone who should be remembered by having a plaque of the Memorial? Would you like to initiate the placement of a memorial plaque? If so, contact the committee to discuss the possibilities and modest cost involved.
Seafarers' Memorial Patron and Governor of Tasmania, Her
Excellency the Hon. Barbara Baker AC delivered the address
at the Memorial Service on 16th October 2022.
Invitation to attend the 26th annual Memorial Service
The next annual memorial service will be held at Triabunna on Sunday, 15th October 2023 commencing at 11.00 am. The Invitation can be downloaded here.The Memorial
- provides a location to place plaques in tribute of loved ones lost at sea;
- provides a place to focus grief for lost seafarers whose bodies were never found or whose remains were buried at sea;
- it increases water safety awareness; and
- has become a source of Tasmanian maritime history.
Separate from the Seafarer's Memorial but located in the same area is the Spring Bay Professional Fishermen's memorial for local fishermen who have died, but not necessarily at sea.
The Tasmanian Seafarer's Memorial records the loss of more than 1500 souls and on the Spring Bay Professional Fishermen's memorial there are 13 rememberance plaques.