Brunswick in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Round-the-World Flight 1924
— Maine's Tribute to the American Round-The-World Aviators —
Photographed By Dennis Wilson, Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department, October 7, 2022
1. Round-the-World Flight 1924 Marker
On the shore of Mere Point, Casco Bay, Maine, 200 feet west of this Spot on September 5, 1924 the United States Army Round-the-World Aviators, after starting westward from Seattle, Washington, April 6, 1924, made their first landing on the soil of the United States.
To this point they covered a distance of 22,369 miles in153 days, actual flying time 300 hours.
They arrived at Seattle September 28, 1924 and thus completed the first air flight a round the globe a distance of 26,103 miles in 176 days actual flying time 375 hours, 11 minutes.
The personnel and airplanes were:
Air Cruiser “Chicago” 1st Lt. Lowell H. Smith in Command, 1st Lt. Leslie P. Arnold
Air Cruiser “New Orleans” 1st Lt. Eric H. Nelson 2nd Lt. John Harding, Jr.
Air Cruiser “Boston” 1st Lt. Leigh Wade, 2nd Lt. Henry H. Ogden flew From Seattle to point near Iceland and sank there August 3, 1924; officers proceeded by steamer to Pictou, Nova Scotia whence in “Boston II” they flew to Seattle.
Air Cruiser “Seattle”, Flagship, Major Frederick L. Martin, Sgt. Alva L. Harvey wrecked off Alaskan coast April 30, 1924.
This memorial erected 1924 by order of the Governor and Council of the State of Maine to commemorate a great achievement.
Erected 1925 by Governor
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is September 5, 1924.
Location. 43° 49.771′ N, 70° 1.358′ W. Marker is in Brunswick, Maine, in Cumberland County. Marker can be reached from Monument Lane west of Mere Point Road, on the right when traveling north. The monument is located in a park of a private, gated, community. Access will require contacting a resident. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brunswick ME 04011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Freeport Maine Civil War Monument (approx. 4.3 miles away); Derosier’s Market (approx. 4.4 miles away); B.H. Bartol Library Building (approx. 4˝ miles away); Harrington House (approx. 4˝ miles away); Bailey Island Bridge (approx. 5.8 miles away); Robinson Memorial Gate (approx. 6.1 miles away); Bowdoin College War Memorial (approx. 6.2 miles away); Bowdoin College World War Memorial (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brunswick.
Regarding Round-the-World Flight 1924. US Army's "Around the World" flight was required to land at Brunswick's Mere Point, rather than their intended destination of Boston due to weather, making Brunswick the first US landing since departing Seattle.
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Photographed By Dennis Wilson, Brunswick Parks and Recreation, October 7, 2022
2. Round-the-World Flight 1924 Marker
Additional commentary.
1. Thank You
My thanks to Sabrina Best and Dennis Wilson of the Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department for their assistance in making this historic marker entry possible.
— Submitted October 23, 2022, by Lee C of Orting, Washington.
Photographed By Dennis Wilson, Brunswick Parks and Recreation, October 7, 2022
3. Round-the-World Flight 1924 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2022, by Lee C of Orting, Washington. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 64 times this year. Last updated on October 26, 2022, by Lee C of Orting, Washington. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2022, by Lee C of Orting, Washington. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
