American Merchant Mariners Plaque - San Francisco, CA
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A simple plaque to the American Merchant Mariners in San Francisco.
Waymark Code: WM8X2K
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2010
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The plaque is located on Pier 45 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. It's next to the SS Jeremiah warship. The plaque has a bas-relief of a ship on it.
The plaque reads: "Dedicated to the memory of the American Merchant Mariners and the US Navy Armed Guard who gallantly went down to the sea in ship while defending the freedom of the United States during the time of war."
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
None
In Honor Of: American Merchant Mariners and the US Navy Armed Guard
Marker Text:
"Dedicated to the memory of the American Merchant Mariners and the US Navy Armed Guard who gallantly went down to the sea in ship while defending the freedom of the United States during the time of war."
Date of dedication: Oct 7, 1994
Who Put it Here?: Golden Gate Chapter of the American Merchant Marines Veterans
Description of Memorial:
The plaque is situated next to an anchor on the pier.
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