Fall River in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal
1394 – 1460
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, July 9, 2007
1. Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal Marker
His explorations and scientific accomplishments dispelled the legend of the tenebrous sea, beaconed the ocean route to India and opened the gateway of the Atlantic to the American continent. • This monument in his honor marks the eighth centennial of Portuguese national organization in 1140. Erected by the people of Portuguese descent of New England and their friends on June 30, 1940.
As suas explorações maritimas e cometimentos scientificos dissiparam a lendas do mar tenebroso, apontaram o caminho maritimo das Indias e devassaram o Atlantico para a descoberta do continente americano. • No oitavo centenario da fundação da nacionalidade Portuguesa em 1140. Se erigiu este monumento em sua honra, como homenagem dos Portugueses da Nova Inglaterra e dos seus amigos, em 30 de Junho 1940.
Erected 1940 by the People of Portuguese descent in New England and their friends.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1800.
Location. 41° 41.249′ N, 71° 7.816′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rolling Rock (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Troy Manufacturing Co. (approx. 1½ miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); Through Our Eyes (approx. 1.6 miles away); Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument (approx. 1.9 miles away); "Hortensia" (approx. 1.9 miles away); Fall River and Ponta Delgada, Sister Cities (approx. 1.9 miles away); Mechanics Mill (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, July 9, 2007
2. Prince Henry the Navigator Monument
The monument is set in a plaza with a mosaic design of black basalt and calcaria white stone. Included in the mosaic are Portuguese sailing ships and a compass.
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, July 9, 2007
3. Prince Henry The Navigator
1940 Bronze by Aristide Berto Cianfarani (1895-1960), American sculptor born in Italy. Statue is approx 7¾ feet tall on a 7 foot base.
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, July 9, 2007
4. Plaque on Back of Monument is in Portuguese
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, July 9, 2007
5. Sister cities plaque
This plaque presented in commemoration of the sister cities relationship between Fall River and the municipalities of St. Michaels, Azores, June 23, 1985 (Carlton M. Viveiros, Mayor)
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