Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Propeller Club of the Port of Savannah
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009
1. USS Savannah (AOR 4) Marker
Has erected this fountain on the high bluff of the Savannah River as a tribute to maritime Savannah and to the ships, both merchant and naval, that have proudly carried its name to the world around.Erected by City of Savannah.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Military • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 32° 4.918′ N, 81° 5.537′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. Marker can be reached from W. River St., on the left when traveling east. East of Barnard St. Ramp, Riverside. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "A World Apart" (a few steps from this marker); Joel Chandler Harris in Savannah (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Oglethorpe's Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglethorpe Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); William Bartram Trail (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 24, 2009
2. Propellor Club Memorial Fountain
this page online
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 9, 2013
3. The Propeller Club of the Port of Savannah Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 24, 2009
4. USS Savannah (AOR 4)
Commissioned December 5, 1970 as a multipurpose replenishment oiler, this ship became the fifth United States Navy ship to bear the name Savannah
During underway replenishment, this "one-stop store at sea" transferred fuel, ammunition, food and other consumable supplies to all ships of the fleet. The helicopter platform aft allowed simultaneous vertical replenishment.
After serving our nation during the Vietnam War through the Persian Gulf War. USS Savannah (AOR 4) was decommissioned on July 28, 1995.
During underway replenishment, this "one-stop store at sea" transferred fuel, ammunition, food and other consumable supplies to all ships of the fleet. The helicopter platform aft allowed simultaneous vertical replenishment.
After serving our nation during the Vietnam War through the Persian Gulf War. USS Savannah (AOR 4) was decommissioned on July 28, 1995.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 24, 2009
5. USS Savannah (AOR 4)
Photographed By US Navy
6. AOR 4 USS Savannah
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7. USS Savannah
Commissioned by the United States Navy on May 8, 1937 as a Light Cruiser, this proud ship served throughout the long hard years of World War II and was subsequently decommissioned.
In September 1943, while supporting the allied invasion of Italy, the Savannah was struck off Salerno by a new German bomb, a forerunner of the guided missle. Despite heavy damage and many casualties, the Savannah earned the acclaim of the invasion forces by continuing to engage the enemy in support of the troops on the embattled beaches.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 30, 2009
8. U.S.S. Savannah
Photographed By US Navy NH 97956
9. CL 42 , USS Savannah Light Cruiser
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10. The Pioneer Nuclear Powered Passenger - Cargo Ship Savannah
Built in Camden, New Jersey and launched July 21, 1959 the N.S. Savannah, named for the fisrt steamship to cross the Atlantic, is a symbol of American determination to use Atomic Power for peaceful purposes
" I am confident that the ship will be the forerunner of Atomic merchant and passenger fleets which will one day unite the nations of the world in peaceful trade." Dwight D. Eisenhower
" I am confident that the ship will be the forerunner of Atomic merchant and passenger fleets which will one day unite the nations of the world in peaceful trade." Dwight D. Eisenhower
Maritime Administration’s NS SAVANNAH website
11. NS Savannah
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 24, 2009
12. The Pioneer Nuclear Powered Passenger - Cargo Ship Savannah
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 30, 2009
13. The Pioneer TransAtlantic Steamship Savannah
A proud symbol of the ability, the courage, the pioneering spirit, of Captain Moses Rogers and the far - sighted Savannahians who put their faith in a newer means of power. A lone steamship in a world of sail, this staunch vessel departed Savannah May 22, 1819, and arrived in Liverpool, England, June 20, 1819, to become the first steam powered ship to cross the far reaches of the Atlantic Ocean.
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14. The Pioneer TransAtlantic Steamship Savannah Marker
A proud symbol of the ability, the courage, the pioneering spirit, of Captain Moses Rogers and the far - sighted Savannahians who put their faith in a newer means of power. A lone steamship in a world of sail, this staunch vessel departed Savannah May 22, 1819, and arrived in Liverpool, England, June 20, 1819, to become the first steam powered ship to cross the far reaches of the Atlantic Ocean.
Photographed By Mike Stroud
15. The Pioneer TransAtlantic Steamship Savannah Marker
At the Propeller Club of the United States Memorial,
featuring the Steamship Savannah
Photographed By Wikipedia
16. Steamship Savannah
Photographed By Mike Stroud
17. Dedication Plaque
Port Of Savannah, Georgia
[ Emblem ]
Has dedicated this memorial to the men and woman
who have built, served and sailed ships out of
the Port of Savannah, especially those who gave
their lives in maritime service.
National Maritime Day, May 22, 1992
[ Emblem ]
Has dedicated this memorial to the men and woman
who have built, served and sailed ships out of
the Port of Savannah, especially those who gave
their lives in maritime service.
National Maritime Day, May 22, 1992
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18. The Propeller Club Of The United States Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 24, 2009
19. The Woman's Propeller Club of the Port of Savannah Memorial
reads... "In Memory Of All The Gallant American Merchant Seamen
Who Lost their Lives At Sea
1976 "
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 24, 2009
20. The Woman's Propeller Club of the Port of Savannah
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