U.S.S. Maine Memorial Tablet - Galesburg, MI - Maritime Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com

The U.S.S. Maine Memorial Tablet can found at the at the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Battle Creek St. in front of a gas station at 6 E Michigan Ave, Galesburg, MI 49053.

The SIRIS description states: Relief of a "classic mourning figure, variously called Liberty, or Victory, extending her right arm toward the palm branch of victory while holding a shield with the arms of the United States in her left arm. In the background lied the sunken Maine."

The tablet is made of bronze and has a height of 13 inches. The bottom of the tablet reads: This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine.

The main text of the tablet reads:
In Memoriam

U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898

More information: Naval History and Heritage Command

List if there are any visiting hours: N/A Entrance fees (if any): N/A Date dedicated: 01/01/1913 Sponsor(s): U.S. Bureau of Engraving Relevent website: Not listed Parking coordinates: Not Listed

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