Bass Point Second World War Memorial, Shell Cove Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Bass Point Second World War Memorial is a large sandstone bushrock, with two bronze plaques attached to its front face. The first plaque is inscribed with a dedication to the four Australian soldiers who accidently drowned while rescuing 62 Americans from the shipwrecked vessel “Cities Service Boston” on 16 May 1943. It was dedicated on 8 September 1968. The second plaque is also in honour of these soldiers, with an acknowledgement from four crew of the vessel. It was dedicated on 21 May 1989. The memorial is located in Shell Cove, NSW. Nearby is a timber sign providing details about the site and the shipwreck. Inscription Plaque 1 [Australian Rising Sun Badge] They died that others may live [Names] At dawn 16th May 1943, the 9000 ton U.S. Tanker “Cities Service Boston” was wrecked on this point during a raging sea. Thirty soldiers from 6 Aust. M.G. Bn (AIF) with complete disregard for personal safety rescued the entire crew of 62 Americans. The memorial honours those who showed heroism and particularly those who paid the supreme sacrifice. Unveiled by Capt. S.D. Matchett (R.A.I) 6 Aust. M.G. Bn Assoc, City Services Tankers Corporation New York, N,Y. 8 Sept. 1968 Plaque 2 May 21, 1989 With appreciation and respect – Our acknowledgement of these brave men on behalf of the crew of the “Cities Service Boston” we attended a Remembrance Service here on this day – Ben Helling, Ed Webster, John Wirdzek & Bid Rickert, all of California U.S.A. Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more Sergeant W F Allan Second World War, 1939–45 NX133804 Australian Army view Private G W Pitt Second World War, 1939–45 NX127791 Australian Army view Private B H Simmons Second World War, 1939–45 NX111705 Australian Army view Private R J Snell Second World War, 1939–45 NX118174 Australian Army view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Bass Point Reserve Bass Point Tourist Road Shell Cove NSW 2529 Local Government Area Shellharbour, City of Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Stone/bushrock Recorded by Ronald L McIntosh Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Metal Sandstone