The Catalpa Memorial
The Catalpa Memorial
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littlemebp
Rockingham122 contributions
When you read the story of the catalpa you will understand why this should be on your to do list. Only takes 10 minutes so you can "fit it in" if on a short visit
Written 17 July 2012
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Jean M
Moama, Australia87 contributions
Mar 2021
What an eye catching sculpture and viewpoint with Fenian history largely unknown to us from over east .Worth a stop, a beautiful and evocative sculpture
Written 19 April 2021
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Robin W
Alexandria, MN16 contributions
Mar 2022
Great spot to sit and watch the world go by, looking at the amazing Coburn Sound,dolphins playing in the water in front of you and learning about the irishmen who escaped from Fremantle jail and sailed back to America.
Written 7 July 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,738 contributions
Jan 2022
The Catalpa was a ship sailing under the United States flag; it rescued six Fenians, who were political prisoners, held in Western Australia, Irishmen who took up arms to fight for Ireland's freedom in foreign lands were known as Wild Geese, This is an impressive memorial, highly evocative of the men who fought for Ireland's freedom.
Written 29 January 2022
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MacAttack720
Perth, Australia723 contributions
Dec 2021
Very picturesque spot to reflect on what happened here many years back. Good information on the Catalpa and the hardships people endured.
Written 1 January 2022
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia9,017 contributions
Apr 2021
There are a number of similar memorials featuring wild geese, the symbol for exiled Irish soldiers and personage. Impressive monument with surrounding plaques commemorating the escape of Irish Fenians, Robert Cranston, Thomas Darragh, Michael Harrington, Thomas Hassett, Martin Hogan, and James Wilson. who were given passage by the American whaler, Catalpa, off Rockingham following their escape from Fremantle Prison in 1876. The whaler had been purchased and refitted by another Fenian, John Boyle O'Reilly, who had escaped from a convict gang near Bunbury in 1869. For those interested in Irish/Australian history, a memorial to O'Reilly is located at the junction of Buffalo Road and the Leschenault Peninsula in the Harvey Shire.
Written 25 April 2021
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Maggie F
Rockingham, Australia31 contributions
Feb 2019
I remember going to the first opening of the Catalpa Memorial, whereby a enactment of the actual escape was performed. There will be an actual re-enactment some time this year, I think by the Rotary Club in Palm Beach or Rockingham.. I intend to go as it is also not far from my home, but also I am very interested in the history of the event.
Written 6 March 2019
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Graeme B
Victoria, Australia521 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
The statue was very fitting and it shows just what sort of society there was in those days, with the way those men were treated.
Written 3 March 2019
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Geordie112
Gateshead, UK956 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Great story, very clean and well kept area. A credit to Rockingham. We love to sit and relax and watch the world go by here.
Written 11 December 2018
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Robby G C
Toronto, Canada81,611 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
The first time I saw that monument, I thought it was so beautiful. It showed 6 wild geese flying away. That was cool!
I didn't know that the 6 wild geese were 6 Fenians who had escaped from Fremantle in 1876.
The Fenians found an U.S. boat with the US flag, The authorities could not fire at them. The Fenians reached the US and they were free. The geese had flown away.
I didn't know that the 6 wild geese were 6 Fenians who had escaped from Fremantle in 1876.
The Fenians found an U.S. boat with the US flag, The authorities could not fire at them. The Fenians reached the US and they were free. The geese had flown away.
Written 7 July 2018
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If we take the train from Perth ( it doesn't look as though there's a train from Fremantle) can we take the #551 bus near or to the memorial site? Thank you.
Written 6 August 2016
We will be in Perth for 2 days in mid August. We won't have a car. Is there any way to see the memorial? Tours or some kind of transportation? Thank you.
Written 2 August 2016
You can go by train and bus but it's a bit of a journey. There are some lovely beaches nearby!
Written 2 August 2016
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