| The monument was inaugurated on 4 November 1933 in the presence of King Victor Emmanuel III, as well as Achille Starace. He wanted to commemorate the Italian sailors who had been lost at sea during the world wars. Their names are remembered in the shrine at the base, the black marble slabs are engraved with the names of 6850 sailors from both the Navy and Merchant Navy who have died since 1860.
Inside you can see the Bell of the battleship Benedetto Brin which tragically sank in 1915 in the port of Brindisi. On top of the monument are located two anchors and two guns belonging to the Austro-Hungarian ships "Tegetthoff" and "Viribus Unitis", symbols of victories achieved at sea in 1918. Built in the shape of rudder, the monument is 54 meters high and it is accessible in order to reach the top where you can enjoy an impressive view of the harbour and city
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