U.S. Navy Memorial, Washington, D.C.
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 38° 53.646 W 077° 01.382
18S E 324553 N 4306970
A huge granite amphitheater, emblazoned with a 100-foot diameter map of the world, is surrounded by fountains and sculpture paying tribute to those who served in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.
Waymark Code: WM2GWP
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
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Much detail went into the building of this memorial, dedicated in 1987. Twenty-six bronze reliefs, depicting life at sea, can be found on the sides of the fountains. A statue sculpted by Stanley Bleifeld, the Lone Sailor, watches from the edge of the plaza. And, if you stand at the side of the memorial opposite the National Archives, the arrangement of the flagpoles, fountains and convex floor gives the distinct impression of looking forward from a ship’s bow. Pretty neat.
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Hours of Operation:
24/7

Admission Prices:
Free.

Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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