Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

USS Sequoia / USS Memphis / Skipjack / Canal Barge / USS Constitution

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2019

1. USS Sequoia, USS Memphis, Skipjack, Canal Barge, USS Constitution Marker

Inscription. USS Sequoia
Presidents relax and entertain, work and negotiate on presidential yachts. The last yacht to serve, the USS Sequoia, is used by Presidents Franklin Roosevelt through Gerald Ford and was retired in 1977.

USS Memphis
Charles Lindbergh sails home from France on the warship Memphis, disembarking at the Washington Navy Yard on June 11, 1927.

Skipjack Skipjacks, traditional two-sailed working boats used for oyster and crab fishing, still operate on the Chesapeake Bay today.

Canal Barge Barges are working boats that carry goods and supplies. Even today, barges transport everything from grain to urban refuse along America's lakes, rivers and shorelines.

USS Constitution In 1804, the Navy Frigate USS Constitution is kept in reserve at the Washington Navy Yard. The Navy's oldest active commissioned warship is now located in Boston.

Erected by U.S. Department of Transportation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Military

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• Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Transportation Walk, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #38 Gerald R. Ford, Jr. series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 38° 52.522′ N, 77° 0.192′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker can be reached from Tingey Street Southeast east of New Jersey Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer / Lockheed Vega / P-51 Mustang Fighter / Bell-47 Flyer / Global Flyer (here, next to this marker); 1960 / 2000 (a few steps from this marker); 1958 (a few steps from this marker); 1956 (a few steps from this marker); 1970 / 2000 (a few steps from this marker); April 1, 1967 (a few steps from this marker); 1947 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 1956 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 2, 2018

2. USS Sequoia, USS Memphis, Skipjack, Canal Barge, USS Constitution Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 190 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on April 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on February 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.