St. George on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

United States Merchant Memorial

Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 24, 2008

1. United States Merchant Memorial plaque

Inscription.
This plaque is dedicated in memory of those who served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II and in particular to those who did not survive “The Battle of the Oceans”.

Their dedication, deeds and sacrifices while transporting was material to all war fronts made final victory possible

To those Merchant Mariners and their families who shared their sacrifices and final victory, we, their surviving shipmates dedicate this memorial with the promise that they will not be forgotten.

Died 6,834 - Wounded 11,000 - Ship Sunk 833 - POW 604
Died in prisoner of War camps – 61

Staten Island Chapter – American Merchant Marine Veterans
May 22, 1996

Erected 1996 by Staten Island Chapter – American Merchant Marine Veterans.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 40° 38.439′ N, 74° 4.38′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in St. George. Memorial is on Promenade at Lighthouse Point north of Victory Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker. Maritime New York (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1907 Lamp Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Administration Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Barracks (about 500 feet away); National Lighthouse Museum (about 600 feet away); HRH The Princess Royal Visit (about 600 feet away); Memorial to Clarence T. Barrett (approx. 0.2 miles away); Giovanni Verrazzano (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

Also see . . . National Lighthouse Museum. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 13, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

United States Merchant Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 24, 2008

2. United States Merchant Memorial

Captain & Mrs. Barton M. Holmes, USMM image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 11, 2002

3. Captain & Mrs. Barton M. Holmes, USMM

Torpedoed three times (sunk twice); faced down a Japanese surface raider.

"Torpedoed Again!" image. Click for full size.

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4. "Torpedoed Again!"

Capt. Holmes account of his second sinking aboard SS Robert E. Lee.

American Merchant Marine at War image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 12, 2021

5. American Merchant Marine at War

Organization website homepage:
"Dedicated to the Mariners who died in service of their country during all Wars, including Revolutionary War, World War II, Korea, Vietnam; and their U.S. Naval Armed Guard shipmates"
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on May 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.