Downtown in Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
USS Slater DE-766
Photographed by Pete Skillman, June 6, 2021
1. USS Slater DE-766 Marker
Has been Designated a National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
Destroyer escorts defended vital - convoys during World War II. Mass-produced between 1943-45, 563 were launched, giving the U.S. Navy strategic strength in anti-submarine warfare. Swift and maneuverable, these ships performed diverse roles into the Vietnam era. USS Slater is the best-preserved example in the world.
United States Department of the Interior
Designated 2012
Erected 2012 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Vietnam • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 42° 38.558′ N, 73° 45.004′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from Quay Street north of Broadway, on the right when traveling north. Located aboard the USS Slater. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Drydocking Staten Island 2014 (a few steps from this marker); Phase 3 Albany 2002 - Present (a few steps from this marker); Phase 2 Albany 1997 - 2001 (a few steps from this marker); Phase 1 New York City 1993-1997 (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Slater (a few steps from this marker); Fort Orange (approx. Ό mile away); Fort Crailo (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lou Rossi (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.
Also see . . .
1. USS Slater - Destroyer Escort Historical Museum. (Submitted on March 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Photos of USS Slater DE-766.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 16, 2024
2. USS Slater DE-766 Marker - National Historic Landmark Plaque
The plaque is mounted to the right of the doorway.
3. USS Slater (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 16, 2024
3. USS Slater DE-766 Marker - National Historic Landmark Plaque
The plaque is mounted on the port side of the ship, seen here on the right side of the photo.
Photographed by Pete Skillman, June 6, 2021
4. USS Slater DE-766
The view from the parking lot along Quay Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2022, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 17, 2022, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2024, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on March 17, 2022, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
