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

Inscription.
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.

In Memoriam
U.S. Merchant Marine Carl William Albrecht, Oiler • John Bartholemew Albert, Messman • Robert Jerry Banks, Messman • Manuel Rufino De Brito, 1st Cook • Jesse Gerald, Jr., Messman • Horace West Jones, 3rd Asst. Engineer • Lucius Joseph Lastrap, Jr., Messman • Manuel Johnson Medina, First Pumpman • Michael James Monaghan, Machinist • Howard Benjamin Pittman, Messman • Joseph Edward Russo, Able Seaman • Hugh Horace Sanders, 1st Asst. Engineer • Alton Upshaw, Wiper • Richard Andrew Van Pelt, Wiper • Augusta Domingo Viotto, Fireman •
James Kyron Walker, 2nd Cook • Willie Rodman Welch, Able Seaman

U.S. Navy James N. Montgomery, Apprentice Seaman • William Glenn Rhodes, Apprentice Seaman

Marker dedicated by
Ponte Vedra Chapter; Jean Ribult Chapter
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
April 10, 2019

Erected 2019 by Ponte

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Vedra Chapter and Jean Ribult Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

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. Marker is in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, in Duval County. It is in The Beaches. Memorial 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 429 1st Street South, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 14, 2021

2. SS Gulfamerica Marker

. Jacksonville Magazine website entry (Submitted on September 5, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

The sinking of the SS Gulfamerica image. Click for full size.

U.S. Navy/Public Domain, August 14, 2021

3. The sinking of the SS Gulfamerica

Oceanfront Park sign image. Click for full size.

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 190 times since then and 41 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.