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
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. Memorial is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in St. George. It is on Promenade at Lighthouse Point north of Victory Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at
this page online
Regionally, this memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: HRH The Princess Royal Visit (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (about 600 feet away); Focused on Infinity (approx. 0.2 miles away); Memorial to Clarence T. Barrett (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 24, 2008
2. United States Merchant Memorial
Also see . . . National Lighthouse Museum. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 13, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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.
Photographed by Unknown, unknown
4. "Torpedoed Again!"
Capt. Holmes' account of his second sinking aboard SS Robert E. Lee.
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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"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"
Click for more information.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 16 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.
