Liberty Ship Memorial - South Portland, ME
Posted by: 
nomadwillie
N 43° 39.216 W 070° 14.016
19T E 400523 N 4834139
The Memorial is a tribute to the people who built the World War II Liberty ships at the New England Shipbuilding Corporation in South Portland, Maine.
Waymark Code: WMH8RR
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2013
Views: 5
The Liberty Ship Memorial honors the people who built the World War II Liberty ships at the New England Shipbuilding Corporation in South Portland, Maine.
The centerpiece of the Memorial is a thirty-five foot tall sculptural replica of the Liberty ship’s bow section. Exterior exhibit panels include donor recognition, a list of the 266 ships constructed on the site, and a series of six interpretive panels. The project was completed in collaboration with Richard Renner Architects.
Relevent website: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
This is in Bug Light Park and best viewed during daylight hours.
Entrance fees (if any):
NONE
Parking coordinates: N 43° 39.234 W 070° 14.028
Date dedicated: 01/01/2001
Sponsor(s): Greater Portland Public Development Commission
|
Visit Instructions:
Please submit at least one photo taken by you of your visit to the location (non-copyrighted photos only). Photos of yourself are preferred, but GPS photos are also accepted with the location in the background. Old vacation photos are also allowed. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit. Please list anything that has changed since the waymark was created.
When taking photos at the memorials in this category, please keep in mind the nature of the location and do not post "goofy" or disrespectful pictures.