West Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

The Lone Sailor

Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 11, 2010

1. The Lone Sailor

Inscription.
[ inscription on the base ]
In Honor Of All Sea Service Personnel

Erected 2000.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 41° 15.469′ N, 72° 56.916′ W. Marker is in West Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is on Palace Street near Altschuler Plaza, on the left when traveling west. Located in the Old Grove Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Haven CT 06516, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. SOS - Save Our Shore (within shouting distance of this marker); First Avenue Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); British Landing Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); Painter Park World War II Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); William A. Soderman (approx. 0.6 miles away); Veterans Walk Of Honor (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Korean War (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bradley Point Park (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Haven.

Regarding The Lone Sailor. The Lone Sailor, a bronze statue, is a tribute to all the personnel of the sea services. The sculpture was created by Stanley Bleifeld for the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, DC.

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the statue was dedicated in West Haven on August 6, 2000. The statue overlooks Long Island Sound from its position in Old Grove Park. The statue represents all of the men and women of the sea services. And it pays tribute to West Haven's long seafaring history. The statue was donated by West Haven residents and Navy veteran, Marty DeGrand.

There are other copies of The Lone Sailor in memorials around the country.

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Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 11, 2010

2. The Lone Sailor

Small Plaque In Front image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 11, 2010

3. Small Plaque In Front

The Lone Sailor
Donated By
Martin "Marty" DeGrand
1933 to 2009

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,330 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.