Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Commemorates the 115 officers and men from H. M. S. ELECTRA who were lost when it was sunk on 27th February 1942 or who died in captivity.

Window depicts Christ walking upon the waters.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Add the transcription SN
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St George’s Centre
Street
Pembroke Road
Town
Chatham
District
Rochester Upon Medway
County
Kent
Country
England
Postcode
ME4 4UH
OS map ref
TQ 76420 69510
Other Details
North clerestory window 4

HMS Electra - Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
ELECTRA/FULGENS AB UNDIS/TO THE GLORY OF GOD/AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE CAPTAIN, OFFICERS/& MEN OF H.M.S. ELECTRA SUNK IN/ACTION BY SUPERIOR ENEMY FORCES. HER COLOURS/FLYING IN THE BATTLE OF THE JAVA SEA, 27 FEB. 1942/THIS MEMPORIAL IS ERECTED IN PROUD THANKSGIVING/BY THEIR RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
30 March 1947
Who was present?
Admiral Sir Harold Burrough, Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
30 March 1947
Who was present?
The Dean of Worcester, the Very Rev. A. W. Davies, whose son was amongst the officers who died.
References
References
St. George's Centre - A Guide to the memorials. Published Medway Council.
Stained Glass Windows at St. George's Centre (ex St. George's ch) - http://www.stainedglassrecords.org/Ch.asp?ChId=20597 - Accessed 9 May 2018
Western Morning News - Thursday 27 March 1947 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000329/19470327/033/0003
MEMORIAL WINDOW
Ceremony Recalls Fate of H.M.S. Exeter
East Kent Gazette - Saturday 05 April 1947 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002521/19470405/132/0005
NAVAL MEMORIAL
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
61627
41051 window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
41051 window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
2 October 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
67655
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
41051_a_csusan_featherstone_2018_10_02.jpg
Media Image Height
5047
Media Image Width
2844
Media ID
61628
41051 inscription
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
41051 inscription
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
2 October 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
67656
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
41051_b_csusan_featherstone_2018_10_02.jpg
Media Image Height
3498
Media Image Width
2794