West Ocean View in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Susan Constant Shrine
Photographed By Kevin W., July 21, 2010
1. Susan Constant Shrine Marker
This shrine commemorates the Susan Constant, the flagship of the fleet that carried the first English settlers to Virginia in 1607. The Susan Constant, a 120-ton vessel, was built in 1605 and made one voyage to Spain before the Virginia Company of London chartered it. Captained by Christopher Newport, the Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery sailed from London on 20 Dec. 1606 and arrived nearby off the Virginia capes on 26 Apr. 1607. The colonists erected a cross claiming the land for England, explored the James River for a suitable settlement site, and planted the first permanent English colony at Jamestown on 14 May 1607.Erected 1998 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number KV-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1607.
Location. 36° 57.535′ N, 76° 15.554′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Flagship Sarah Constant (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Intrepid (CV-11) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Operation Torch, 1942 (about 400 feet away); Landing of Wool and Surrender of Norfolk (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Flight Ship to Shore (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle, Monitor and Merrimack (approx. 1.8 miles away); Birthplace of Naval Aviation (approx. 1.9 miles away); Naval Aviation Depot, Norfolk (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.
Additional keywords. Susan Constant Shrine
Photographed By Kevin W., July 21, 2010
2. Susan Constant Shrine Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., July 21, 2010
3. Susan Constant Shrine and the Flagship Sarah Constant Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,382 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
