Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nathan Boys
Age 53
— Born, 1740 - Died, 1803 —
Earliest known American Naval officer.
Commissioned Lt., Aug. 29, 1775. Pennsylvania State Navy, armed boat "Washington"
1776 promoted Capt., armed boat "Franklin"
Total time in Service, 2 years, 11 months, 25 days.
Gravestone supplied by a memorial program, Dept. U.S. Veterans Affairs to any eligible veteran who qualifies beginning with the Revolutionary War.
Erected by Old Pine Conservancy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is August 29, 1775.
Location. 39° 56.6′ N, 75° 8.954′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker can be reached from Pine Street east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 Pine St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Here in this historic graveyard… (here, next to this marker); In 1764… (here, next to this marker); General John Steele (here, next to this marker); Lt Thomas Mitchell (here, next to this marker); Captain John McGinley (a few
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