Plaque Wording: In memory of those whose service in the Merchant Navy helped to enlarge the livelihood of Britain and protect the freedom of the British Commonwealth of nations. 1957

Plaque Wording: Here to commemorate an era. The Cutty Sark has been preserved as a tribute to the ships and men of the Merchant Navy in the days of sail. They mark our passage as a race of men. Earth will not see such ships as these again. 1957

Plaque Wording: The buildings of this museum were occupied until 1933 by The Royal Hospital School founded in 1694 for the sons of seaman of The Royal Navy. The ashes of many of the former pupils of the school have been scattered over the lawns

Plaque Wording: (top left - plaque below statue) This statue stood formerly in King William Street in the City of London where it was set up in 1845. It was removed to this site and presented to H.M. Office of Works by the Corporation of the City of London in 1936.

Plaque Wording: Queen Elizabeth's Oak This ancient tree known as Queen Elizabeth's Oak is thought to have been planted in the 12th Century and it has been hollow for many hundreds of years. It has traditions linking it with Queen Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII and his Queen Anne Boyleyn, it may also have been a lock-up for offenders against park rules. It died in the late 19th Century and a strong growth of Ivy supported it until it collapsed in June 1991. The English Oak alongside was planted by His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT Baron Greenwich on 3rd December 1992. The tree was donated by Greenwich Historical Society to mark the 40 years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Plaque Wording: In memory of Sir Thomas Boulden Thompson Knight Grand Cross, The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, who obtained the distinguished favour of his most gracious sovereign while serving under the flag of the illustrious Nelson. His gallant conduct in command of His Majesty's Ship Leander in the Battle of the Nile......

Plaque Wording: This tablet is dedicated to the memory of the engine room staff of the S.S. 'Titanic' who gave their lives at the post of duty when the vessel sank after striking an iceberg on April 15th, 1912. Joseph Bell, Chief Engineer.....

Plaque Wording: During the 2006-12 Conservation Project, a fire broke out near this spot. Fortunately, the masts, deckhouses and many of the hull planks had been removed for conservation and the fire was quickly brought under control by the London Fire Brigade without serious loss of original fabric. 21st May 2007

Plaque Wording: As Cutty Sark approached the English Channel returning from Australia, Able Seaman John Clifton, aged 21, and John Doyle, aged 30, were washed off the jib-boom and lost. 2nd April 1893

Plaque Wording: Near this spot, Able Seaman John Francis was struck with a capstan bar during a brawl by First Mate Sidney Smith and died. 11th August 1880

Plaque Wording: Near this spot, Captain James Wallace committed suicide by stepping over the rail and into the Java Sea. 9th September 1880