Mare Island in Vallejo in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Breech Loading Cannon
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado
1. Breech Loading Cannon Marker
By the U.S.S. Benicia
Commander L.A. Kimberly U.S.N. COMDG.
Lt. COMDR W.S. Schley U.S.N. Executive
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1871.
Location. 38° 5.88′ N, 122° 16.249′ W. Marker is in Vallejo, California, in Solano County. It is on Mare Island. Memorial is at the intersection of 8th Street and Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 8th Street. The plaque is mounted to a concrete base in Alden Park in the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vallejo CA 94592, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fourth Marine Division Memorial (here, next to this marker); Mare Island Navy Yard Work Bell (a few steps from this marker); 24 Pounder from the USS Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); German Marder and Torpedo (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Hartford 10 Inch Dahlgren Smooth Bore Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); H.B.M. Centurian Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Pillar of the Future Built by the Pillars of the Past (within shouting distance of this marker); Farragut Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vallejo.
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Regarding Breech Loading Cannon. The cannon is nowhere to be found in the area of the plaque.
Also see . . .
1. America’s First ‘Korean War’ — Inside the U.S. Navy’s 1871 Action on Ganghwa Island.
"The U.S. claimed victory in the brief campaign. A total of 15 Medals of Honor were awarded to members of the shore party — the first American citations given for an action on foreign soil."(Submitted on March 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
2. USS Benicia on Wikipedia.
"Between March 1870 and August 1872 Benicia served on the Asiatic Station and took part in Rear Admiral John Rodgers' expedition to Korea (16 May—11 June 1871)."(Submitted on March 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, February 25, 2023
2. Breech Loading Cannon Marker
Naval Historical Foundation via Wikipedia open source
3. USS Benicia
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
