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HMS Sheffield Memorial

Sea Lion Island

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HMS Sheffield Memorial

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Located on a southern cliff on Sea Lion Island in the southeast of the archipelago, a large cross commemorates the sinking of the destroyer, HMS Sheffield, hit by an Exocet missile on 4th May 1982. At the foot of the cross is a small wall protecting a glass-topped container with items of memorabilia.

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Open at all times (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)

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