Memorial plaque

16 of June, 2015, the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta Arcade. Thanks to the initiative of the Shipwreck Expedition Association and Dr Timmy Gambin and in collaboration with architect Patrick Calleja, in a ceremony attended by the highest authorities of Malta, a memorial plaque is to be dedicated to the memory of the thirteen fallen crewmembers of the escort destroyer ORP “Kujawiak” exactly 73 years after her sinking.   She was taking part in “Operation Harpoon” protecting convoy WS 19S when she sank after hitting a sea mine. The plaque was funded from the monies collected by the members of the Association. The co-authors of inscription on the commemorative plaque are: Dr. Timmy Gambin, Patrick Calleja, Peter Wytykowski and Mariusz Borowiak. The memorial was designed by architect Patrick Calleja.