Nathaniel Haraden, Sailing Master of the U.S.S. Constitution - Gloucester, MA
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N 42° 36.535 W 070° 40.566
19T E 362518 N 4718748
A monument in honor of Nathaniel Haraden is located at the waterfront in Gloucester.
Waymark Code: WMCXH9
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2011
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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. The log book he kept detailed the attacks of August 3, 7, and 28, as well as the final action on September 3 of 1804.
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
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
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Type of memorial: Monument
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