Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Aquitania
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 4, 2011
1. Aquitania Marker
Built by John Brown & Co., Clydebank, Glasgow. M.V. Liverpool-New York, 30 May 1914. The last four-funneled Atlantic liner, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful ships ever built. Commissioned as an armed merchant cruiser, August 1914, after only three voyages. Served as a hospital ship and troopship 1915-19, and again as a troopship, 1939-48; the only great liner to serve in both wars. Partially refitted to carry war brides and emigrants to Canada 1948-49. Withdrawn from service December 1949 after having steamed nearly 3,000,000 miles and carried an estimated 1,200,000 passengers.
Years 14 (1914-49)
Gross Tonnage 45, 647
Size 903 ft. x 97 ft.
Propulsion Quadruple screw, turbines
Cruising Speed 24 knots>
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1914.
Location. 40° 45.912′ N, 73° 59.914′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hell's Kitchen. It can be reached from the intersection of Hudson River Greenway and West 47th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hudson River Greenway near Pier 88, New York NY 10036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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Also see . . .
1. RMS Aquitania. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. "Ship Beautiful!" Cunard's Last Four Stacker, RMS Aquitania!. The Esoteric Curiosa website entry (Submitted on March 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 4, 2011
2. Aquitania Marker.
The circular overlook between Piers 86 & 88
via Pinterest, unknown
3. RMS Aquitania
via Maritime Quest, 1939
4. RMS Aquitania
Geparting New York, 1939, with her white superstructure already painted a dull gray as camouflage.
via The Esoteric Curiosa, unknown
5. Aquitania.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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