Fall River in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Crew
Man the Guns!
A battleship's crew is what gave the ship a spirit and a soul. Without them, she was nothing. They rallied for war, manned battle stations, and filled the ship with sound and energy. On this tour, see the places that wer epart of a sailor's daily routine. Visit the galley, the post office, the laundry, and the bunk rooms. Learn about the sailors' jobs and uniforms. Stay out of trouple near the brig, the ship's jail. Finish the tour in the Memorial Room to view the state's official memorial to those citizens who died in World War II.
➡️ Follow the yellow arrows for this self-guided tour!
🪜 Covers 3 decks
👣 Mild climbing
☀️ Entirely indoors
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 42.396′ N, 71° 9.786′ W. Marker is in Fall River, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It can be reached from Water Street west of Davol Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Water St,
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Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Below Deck (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Topside (here, next to this marker); Shrapnel Damage (here, next to this marker); Pearl Harbor Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Gunner's Mate (a few steps from this marker); 5-Inch Gun (a few steps from this marker); Boats + Rescue Craft (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fall River.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
