New Bedford in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
A Tribute of Respect to Enterprising Whalemen
to enterprising whalemen,
sons of New Bedford,
who imperiled their lives,
or perished, in encounters
with monsters of the deep
this tablet is placed here by
the Children of New Bedford
August 1, 1930
Erected 1930 by The Children of New Bedford.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 38.095′ N, 70° 55.411′ W. Marker is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker is on Johnny Cake Hill south of Williams Street, on the right when traveling south. This marker is located in the downtown area, affixed to a large stone, on the front grounds of the Seamen's Bethel, across the street from the New Bedford Whaling Museum, about half of a block south of Williams Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford MA 02740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Seamen's Bethel (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Seamen’s Bethel (a few steps from this marker); Viking (a few steps from this marker); The Mariner's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Paul Cuffe (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Captain Paul Cuffe (within shouting distance of this marker); Making Room-Johnny Cake Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Twentieth-Century Whaling (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bedford.
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