Throggs Neck in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The U.S.S. St. Marys
A square rigged Sloop-of-War built in 1844 at Washington Navy Yard from 1845 to 1847 she served as part of the Naval forces in the Mexican War. Following that she served in the Pacific Squadron until 1874.
From 1875 to 1908 the St. Marys was assigned to the City of New York, New York Nautical School as a school ship for the training of licensed officers for the American Merchant Marine.
Erected by State University of New York, Maritime College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, Mexican-American • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 40° 48.325′ N, 73° 47.514′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Throggs Neck. It can be reached from Wadhams Street 0.1 miles south of Hanus Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Pennyfield Ave, Bronx NY 10465, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The U.S.S. Newport (here, next to this marker); Fort Schuyler (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Schuyler (within shouting distance of this marker); S.S. United States (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commodore Leroy J. Alexanderson (about 500 feet away); 502 Lee Road (approx. one mile away); Battery King (approx. one mile away); Thorne-Wilkins Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
Other markers no longer nearby. Main Magazine of Fort Totten (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been permanently removed); Fort Totten Park (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
