Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Soissons Dock
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. Soissons Dock Marker
of the 16th U.S. Infantry Regiment
from Governors Island
in its victorious attack against
German forces near Soissons, France
July 18, 1918
in which action the regiment suffered
1,734 casualties, more than 57 percent
of its total strength.
Erected by The Military Order of the World Wars – New York Chapter.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1985.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 41.572′ N, 74° 0.935′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was on Governors Island. Marker was at the intersection of Carder Road and W Ferry Line Road, on the right when traveling west on Carder Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Meuse-Argonne Point (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andes Road (about 400 feet away); Governors Island History in Brief (about 400 feet away); Carder Road (about 500 feet away); Fort Jay (about 600 feet away); a different marker
this page online
More about this marker. Marker was located on Governors Island, on the ferry waiting room near the Soissons Dock. The ferry waiting room was demolished by June 2012. Whether the plaque was relocated or not is to be determined.
Also see . . .
1. History of Governors Island. The Trust for Governors Island website. (Submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Governors Island National Monument. National Park Service website. (Submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. Battle of Soissons (1918). (Submitted on April 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. Soissons Dock Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
3. Marker on Governors Island
The dock was located to the right of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
4. Soissons Dock
Most visitors to Governors Island arrive at this dock.
Photographed By Google Earth, 2014
5. Former site of the Soissons Dock plaque.
The ferry waiting room was demolished by June 2012. Whether the plaque was relocated or not is to be determined.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on April 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
