Fall River in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Boats + Rescue Craft
The battleship carried several smaller boats, such as this utility boat, two motor whale boats, and one boat just for the captain. They were used for duties like moving supplies and delivering mail, as well as taking sailors to ports and beaches for recreation. With such a large crew, it could be hard to grab a spot on a departing boat.
There were also 25 life rafts on board of varying sizes, but in total, they could hold less than half the crew. Floater nets—rope nets with attached flotation—were meant to supplement in case of a sinking.
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▲ Recreation for crew members on Naumea, New Caledonia, 1944
◄ In crew member Bill Canfield's cartoon, he worries he may be put in the brig for getting the captain's boat suck on shore.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 41° 42.404′ N, 71° 9.785′ 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
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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: Gunner's Mate (a few steps from this marker); 5-Inch Gun System (a few steps from this marker); 5-Inch Gun (a few steps from this marker); Shrapnel Damage (a few steps from this marker); Camouflage (a few steps from this marker); Crew (a few steps from this marker); Below Deck (a few steps from this marker); World War II (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 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
