Greater East End in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

A Grateful Nation Remembers

Photographed by James Hulse, November 7, 2023

1. A Grateful Nation Remembers Marker

Inscription. During World War II, the Port of Houston produced 208 Liberty merchant ships which became part of the United States Merchant Marine. These ships transported crucial materials to war zones throughout the world and engaged in military support activities which resulted in the loss of 7,980 American lives. A grateful nation remembers those who sailed the ships and manned the guns during that critical time in this nation's history. It is in memory of the Merchant Seamen, U.S. Navy Armed Guard, and U.S. Army Transport Personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the achievement of final victory, for the United States and its allies that this historical marker is respectfully dedicated.

Erected 1994 by Port of Houston, Lone Star Chapter Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 29° 44.918′ N, 95° 17.537′ W. Memorial is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Greater East End. It is on Clinton Drive east of U.S. 90. The marker is located on Port Houston property adjacent to the pavilion and dock for the Sam Houston Boat Tour. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 7300 Clinton Dr, Houston TX 77011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker: "Constitution" Bend (a few steps from this marker); Thomas H. Ball, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Houston's Deep-Water Port (within shouting distance of this marker); WasteShark (within shouting distance of this marker); Hidalgo Park Quiosco (approx. 0.3 miles away); Magnolia Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lorenzo de Zavala (approx. 0.8 miles away); Magnolia Park City Hall and Central Fire Station (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

More about this memorial. The marker is located at Port Houston and the port has limited access of the area through a boat tour. The Sam Houston Boat Tour offers free boat tours of the historic Houston Ship Channel during the year and a reservation is required.

Also see . . .
1. Liberty ship. Wikipedia

Liberty ships were a class of cargo ship built in the United States during World War II under the Emergency Shipbuilding Program. Although British in concept,[3] the design was adopted by the United States for its simple, low-cost construction. Mass-produced on an unprecedented scale, the Liberty ship came to symbolize U.S. wartime industrial output

(Submitted on May 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. Sam Houston Boat Tour

Photographed by James Hulse, November 7, 2023

2. A Grateful Nation Remembers Marker

. Port Houston

The M/V Sam Houston has been operating as Port Houston’s public tour vessel since its inaugural voyage on July 30, 1958. This free service offers a leisurely, 90-minute round-trip, educational tour along the Houston Ship Channel. Individuals and groups are invited aboard to learn more about the port and maritime industry.

(Submitted on May 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

A Grateful Nation Remembers Marker is located on the left side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 7, 2023

3. A Grateful Nation Remembers Marker is located on the left side

Liberty Ship - SS John W. Brown image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - US Navy, circa 1943

4. Liberty Ship - SS John W. Brown

Aerial photo of the liberty ship SS John W. Brown outbound from the United States with a large deck cargo after her conversion into a "Limited Capacity Troopship." The photo probably was taken in the summer of 1943 during her second voyage.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.