Denton in Caroline County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

6 PDR. Nordenfeldt 57 M.M., Rapid Fire Gun.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 12, 2024

1. 6 PDR. Nordenfeldt 57 M.M., Rapid Fire Gun. Marker

Inscription. This gun was mounted on the starboard bow of the Spanish Flag Ship "Reina Christina" and sunk with that vessel at the Naval Battle in Manila Bay, May 1st, 1898. The shot hole in the shield was caused by a 6 PDR. shell. Presented through Mayor Wm. T. Malster to the City of Baltimore by Captain N. Mayo Dyer U.S.N. who commanded the U.S. Cruiser Baltimore during the engagement.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1898.

Location. 38° 51.687′ N, 75° 48.431′ W. Marker is in Denton, Maryland, in Caroline County. It is on Legion Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9238 Legion Rd, Denton MD 21629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and in the Tidewater.

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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: American Legion (here, next to this marker); The County Alms House, then Plaindealing (approx. 1.4 miles away); Ruth Ann Crouse (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Martinak Boat (approx. 1.7 miles away); Mystery Ship (approx. 1.7 miles away); Denton (approx. 1.8 miles away); Bell from First Methodist Church (approx. 2 miles away); "29, Let's Go!" (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denton.

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6 PDR. Nordenfeldt 57 M.M., Rapid Fire Gun. Marker wide shot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 12, 2024

2. 6 PDR. Nordenfeldt 57 M.M., Rapid Fire Gun. Marker wide shot

Marker is attached to the gun shield.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 12, 2024

3. 6 PDR. Nordenfeldt 57 M.M., Rapid Fire Gun. Marker

Battle damage mentioned on the marker is visible on the left side of the gun shield.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.