Riverfront in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Points of Remembrance
"If these vessels are produced in the time required, the war will be one year shorter than it will be if we fail."
Admiral S.S. Robinson, Chief, Bureau of Ships, USN - January 8, 1942
"Build 'em fast, built to last. Build 'em right, fit to fight."
S.M. Alexander, Commander, USN - October 2, 1943
Launched 1943
USS Breeman
DE - 104
NW
Launched 1943
USS "Blackjack Maru"
LST - 21
W
Launched 1943
USS Cannon
DE - 99
SW
Launched 1944
USS Clarence L. Evans
DE - 113
S
Launched 1943
USS Christopher
DE - 100
SE
Launched 1944
USS Carter
DE - 112
E
Launched 1943
USS Bostwick
DE - 103
NE
Launched 1943
USS Thomas
DE - 102
Erected by Riverfront Wilmington.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1942.
Location. 39° 43.802′ N, 75° 33.694′ W. Memorial is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Riverfront. It is on Pettinaro Park Drive. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 920 Pettinaro Park Dr, Wilmington DE
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Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named World War II (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named World War II (a few steps from this marker); Michael S. Purzycki Riverwalk (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Michael S. Purzycki Riverwalk (within shouting distance of this marker); Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The New World (approx. 0.2 miles away); Military Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Julius "Judy" Johnson (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Another marker is no longer nearby. World War II (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
