Downtown Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

The Glory Days of Providence's Old Harbor

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2020

1. The Glory Days of Providence's Old Harbor Marker

Inscription. The ship George Washington was the last of three ships all named by John Brown after his friend and compatriot. The 624-ton ship George Washington, designed for the India trade, was built in Providence in 1793 and made its first voyage to Madeira in 1794. Its final voyage for Brown and Francis in 1796, before being sold to the United States government to be fitted out as a cruiser, was to China and Batavia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.

Location. 41° 49.416′ N, 71° 24.484′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Downtown Providence. Marker is on Dyer Street just south of South Water Street (U.S. 44), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58 Crawford St, Providence RI 02903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Interstate 195 Relocation Project and the Old Harbor Plan (here, next to this marker); Easter Rising (a few steps from this marker); Providence River Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); River Relocation Project and Providence River Park (within

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shouting distance of this marker); William Gilbane (within shouting distance of this marker); Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crawford Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 5 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 22, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.