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Fall River in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Shrapnel Damage

 
 
Shrapnel Damage Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
1. Shrapnel Damage Marker
Inscription.
Shrapnel damage
from an 8" enemy shell which exploded over quarter deck at 10:57 November 8, 1942 during Battle of Casablanca
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is November 8, 1942.
 
Location. 41° 42.397′ N, 71° 9.783′ 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, Fall River MA 02721, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Crew (here, next to this marker); Topside (here, next to this marker); Below Deck
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(here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Gunner's Mate (a few steps from this marker); 5-Inch Gun (a few steps from this marker); 5-Inch Gun System (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.
 
Shrapnel Damage Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 18, 2026
2. Shrapnel Damage Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Oct. 12, 2026