Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Shipyard Point
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 29, 2022
1. Shipyard Point Marker
This plaque is a tribute to over 100 yeas of Ship Building in Poughkeepsie, officially begun when the Continental Congress authorized construction of the two frigates Congress and Montgomery on Dec. 13, 1775. Additionally, fire rafts (1776), galleys (1777), and gunboats (1778), were built to defend against the British advance up the Hudson River. In subsequent years, sloops, frigates, brigs, steamboats, and other sea river vessels were constructed to meet the demands for shipping, whaling, military, and passenger needs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 41.838′ N, 73° 56.415′ W. Marker is in Poughkeepsie, New York, in Dutchess County. It can be reached from the intersection of Rinaldi Blvd. and Pine Street, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Shadows Marina Promenade. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Poughkeepsie NY 12601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. 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: Mid-Hudson Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); An Engineering Epic (approx. 0.3 miles away); Soldiers Memorial Fountain (approx. half a mile away); Ed Wood (approx. half a mile away); Southside Historic District
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2022, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 24 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 9, 2022, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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