Seaman Apprentice William H. Graves - Loggerhead Key, Dry Tortugas, FL
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YoSam.
N 24° 37.940 W 082° 55.194
17R E 305667 N 2725594
Coast Guard Seaman who lost his life building the pier with is now his memorial.
Waymark Code: WMJ47J
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2013
Views: 4
Location of Memorial: Loggerhead Key - Dry Tortugas
County of Memorial: Monroe County
Directions: Dry Tortugas are approx. 70 SW of Key West, FL. Loggerhead Key is west of Garden key which holds Fort Jefferson National park.
Memorial Erected by: United States Coast Guard
Marker Text:
SEAMAN APPRENTICE
WILLIAM H. GRAVES
16 November 1955 6 June 1975
Seaman on the Coast Guard Construction Tender ANVIL who last his life while completing construction of this pier. His work was of the sea and he died on her beaches just before sunset.
Seaman Graves grave site is also on this island. A small cemetery plot with 5 graves, some from WWII era is here and he is in it.
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
The Coast Guard no longer runs the lighthouse or the island, and anyone can visit...just getting a taxi is kind of tough.
Boats cannot use the pier to tie up. They must anchor off shore and either wade in or skiff in.
Lighthouse is tended by volunteers.
Entrance fees (if it applies): none
Type of memorial: Other
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