Merchant Marine Memorial - Duluth, MN
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lenron
N 46° 46.801 W 092° 05.502
15T E 569336 N 5181119
Granite marker memorial for the Merchant Marine in Duluth, MN.
Waymark Code: WM8Z60
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2010
Views: 6
Granite marker in honor of the Merchant Marines located in Canal Park, Duluth MN. Canal Park is a tourist must see, a pier allows visitors to observe, up close, ships arriving and departing the Port of Duluth. Also in the park is a boardwalk and bike trail along the lakeside of Lake Superior, the Lake Superior Maritime Marine Museum, benches, seagulls, vendors, restaurants, the aerial lift bridge and so much more.
A United States Merchant Marine insignia
The United States Merchant Marine
In recognition of those who serve
thier country in war and peace time.
To those 250,000 that served in World War II
To those 670 who were taken prisoner
Tot hose 6700 plus who gave their lives
and
To the countless number who served since this country's founding
We gratefully dedicate this memorial
to the forgotten service
American Merchant Marine Veterans
Viking Chapter of Minnesota
Dedicated May 22, 1999
List if there are any visiting hours:
Open all the time
Entrance fees (if any):
None
Date dedicated: 05/22/1999
Sponsor(s): City of Duluth
Relevent website: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
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