Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)

Captain Fernando Siliceo y Torres Merchant Marine Academy

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2019

1. Captain Fernando Siliceo y Torres Merchant Marine Academy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Escuela Náutica Mercante Cap. Alt. Fernando Siliceo y Torres
En el marco del centenario de la fundación de esta honorable escuela, un reconocimiento perenne a los Capitanes Fernando Siliceo y Torres y Marcelino Tuero Molina por su apasionada entrega en la formación de marinos mercantes.
1919-2019
Veracruz, Ver. 5 de febrero 2019

English translation:
Captain Fernando Siliceo y Torres Merchant Marine Academy
As part of the celebration of the centennial of the founding of this honorable school, a perennial recognition to the Captains Fernando Siliceo y Torres and Marcelino Tuero Molina for their passionate dedication in the training of merchant sailors.
1919-2019
Veracruz, Veracruz, February 5, 2019

Erected 2019.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is February 5, 2019.

Location. 19° 11.524′ N, 96° 7.45′ W. Marker is in Veracruz. It is on Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho just north of Paso y Troncoso, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Veracruz 91900, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Gulf Coast

and in the Sierra Madre.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

in a Gulf of Mexico state,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Monument to the Mexican Merchant Marine (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monument to 100 years of Jewish Immigration to Mexico (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Lebanese Immigrants to Mexico (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); "Laying the Breakwater Track" (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Witnesses of the Future (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Inauguration of the Port of Veracruz, 1902 (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Pedro Sainz de Baranda (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Chapel of Holy Christ of the Good Voyage (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Veracruz.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2019

2. Captain Fernando Siliceo y Torres Merchant Marine Academy Marker

The marker is to the right of the main entryway to the academy.

A nearby Merchant Marine Academy Plaza marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2019

3. A nearby Merchant Marine Academy Plaza marker

This additional marker also celebrates the Merchant Marine Academy's 100th anniversary.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.