Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Pioneer Transatlantic Steamship Savannah

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. The Pioneer Transatlantic Steamship Savannah Marker

Inscription. A proud symbol of the ability, the courage, the pioneering spirit, of Captain Moses Rogers and the far-sighted Savannahians who put their faith in a new means of power. A lone steamship in a world of sail, this staunch vessel departed Savannah May 22, 1819, and arrived in Liverpool, England, June 20, 1819, to become the first steam powered ship to cross the far reaches of the Atlantic Ocean.

Erected by City of Savannah.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1819.

Location. 32° 4.949′ N, 81° 5.579′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is at the intersection of West River Street and Barnard Street, on the left when traveling east on West River Street. Located at the Ship Fountain in John P. Rousakis Riverfront Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep

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South,

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 Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: USS Savannah (AOR 4) (here, next to this marker); The Pioneer Nuclear Powered Passenger-Cargo Ship Savannah (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Savannah (here, next to this marker); Settlement of Savannah (a few steps from this marker); SS Savannah and SS John Randolph (a few steps from this marker); William Bartram Trail (a few steps from this marker); Ships That Carried the Name Savannah (within shouting distance of this marker); The Propeller Club of the Port of Savannah (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.

Also see . . .
1. S.S. Savannah. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 30, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Moses Rogers (1779-1821).

The Pioneer Transatlantic Steamship Savannah Marker (right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. The Pioneer Transatlantic Steamship Savannah Marker (right)

(Submitted on September 28, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Savannah Steamship NSRW.jpg image. Click for full size.

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3. Savannah Steamship NSRW.jpg

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.