Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Foremast of the U.S.S. Maine
Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008
1. Foremast of the U.S.S. Maine Marker
Mast recovered 6, Oct. 1910.
Erected here 5, May. 1913.
Erected 1913.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the U.S.S. Maine Memorial Markers series list.
Location. 38° 58.852′ N, 76° 28.608′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Memorial is on Turner Joy Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located on the grounds of the United States Naval Academy. A picture ID is required to enter the Academy grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Sea Gate (a few steps from this marker); The Paddle Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Still on Patrol (within shouting distance of this marker); Triton Light (within shouting distance of this marker); Admiral Ben Moreell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN (approx. ¼ mile away); Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Old Fort Severn (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
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1. USS Maine Memorial. Arlington National Cemetery website entry:
The Maine itself was raised from Havana Harbor in 1912, its foremast removed to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, its mainmast to Arlington National Cemetery... (Submitted on March 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. The Spanish American War Centennial Website. "Many momentos of the USS Maine still exist. The mainmast is in Arlington National Cemetery, just outside of Washinton DC, and her foremast is near the seawall at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. One of her bow anchors is located in Reading, Pennsylvania's City Park at the first block of North 11th Street. Her capstan rests in the Battery in Charleston, South Carolina, and her bow scroll is in Bangor, Maine. Many pieces of the USS MAINE were made into small collectibles such as ashtrays, plaques, models, etc." (Submitted on March 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008
2. Foremast of the U.S.S. Maine Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud
3. USS Maine Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery
The USS Maine memorial in Arlington National Cemetery incorporates a section of the main mast. Because of the distance between these two masts, U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman often refer to the Maine as "the longest ship in the Navy."
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,512 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on January 30, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
