Nathaniel Haraden Monument - Gloucester, MA
Posted by: neoc1
N 42° 36.535 W 070° 40.566
19T E 362518 N 4718748
The Nathaniel Haraden Monument is located at the waterfront in Gloucester.
Waymark Code: WMCXGZ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2011
Views: 3
Along the waterfront on Western Avenue near the intersection with Essex Avenue is this artistic monument in honor of Nathaniel Haraden, the sailing master of the U.S.S. Constitution during the war with the Tripoli pirates. The sailing master is responsible for the navigation of the ship. An artistic bas relief sculpture of the U.S.S. Constitution adorns the plaque which is inscribed:
In Honor Of
An Intrepid Son of Gloucester
Nathaniel Haraden
Sailing Master of The
U.S. Frigate Constitution
Commended for Gallantry in Action
At the Siege of Tripoli, August 3, 1804
Placed by the City of Gloucester - 1932
Relevent website: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours: always available
Entrance fees (if any): 0
Sponsor(s): City of Gloucester
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Date dedicated: Not listed
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