Monuments and memorials
Cairns has a rich history which is highlighted in the memorials and monuments along the Cairns Esplanade foreshore.
Anchor Memorial
The anchor was salvaged from local waters for the Cairns Centenary as a memorial to the early mariners.
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Cairns Cenotaph and Memorial site
The Cairns Cenotaph and Memorial site is a place of local cultural and historic significance.
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Catalina Memorial
The Catalina Memorial is for 11 and 20 RAAF Squadrons and was unveiled in 1976.
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Merchant Navy Memorial
The Merchant Navy Memorial is in recognition of Australia's commercial shipping crews who served during WWII.
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US Army Small Ships Memorial
The Small Ships memorial is located at the water's end of the Memorial Walk.
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Olympic Torch Monument
The granite monument commemorates the 1956 Olympic Torch Relay run.
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