The Beaches in Jacksonville Beach in Duval County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
SS Gulfamerica
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 14, 2021
1. SS Gulfamerica Marker
On April 10, 1942, German submarine U-123 torpedoed the oil tanker SS Gulfamerica off the coast of Jacksonville Beach. The tanker exploded and eventually sank. Nineteen Americans lost their lives in the attack. This marker has been placed to honor these men and to remind us of their sacrifice for their Country.
U.S. Merchant Marine
James Kyron Walker, 2nd Cook Willie Rodman Welch, Able Seaman
Ponte Vedra Chapter; Jean Ribult Chapter
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
April 10, 2019
Erected 2019
this page online
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the US Navy Armed Guard series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 1942.
Location. 30° 17.048′ N, 81° 23.279′ W. Memorial is in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, in Duval County. It is in The Beaches. It can be reached from 1st Street South north of 5th Avenue South, on the right when traveling north. Located within Oceanfront Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 429 1st Street South, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Florida’s First Coast, in Greater Jacksonville, and on the Sea Islands. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 14, 2021
2. SS Gulfamerica Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War II Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Coastal Weather (within shouting distance of this marker); American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps and Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Beaches Museum Chapel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mayport Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Settlers At Ruby, Florida (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pablo Beach Post Office (approx. 0.4 miles away); Steam Locomotive No.7 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville Beach.
Also see . . . Lights Out: The sinking of the SS Gulfamerica. Jacksonville Magazine website entry (Submitted on September 5, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
U.S. Navy/Public Domain, August 14, 2021
3. The sinking of the SS Gulfamerica
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 14, 2021
4. Oceanfront Park sign
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 491 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 5, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
