History of Elliot’s beach memorial

According to historians, a Danish sailor, who had gone to the beach, saw an English girl getting into the water who soon started struggling against the tide. In a successful attempt to save her life, he lost his own. 

The then governor built the memorial to mark Schmidt’s gallant act. According to experts, the structure, which was built using bricks, lacks a stone foundation. 

The uneven base and the sea water have caused damage to the memorial over the years. 

The memorial stone in the memorial reads, “To commemorate the gallantry of KAJ Schmidt who was drowned near this spot on December 30, 1930 while helping to save the lives of others.