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Gloucester in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
 

In Honor of Nathaniel Haraden

 
 
In Honor of Nathaniel Haraden Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 26, 2010
1. In Honor of Nathaniel Haraden Marker
Inscription.
In Honor Of
An Intrepid Son of Gloucester
Nathaniel Haraden
Sailing Master of The
U.S. Frigate Constitution
Commended for Gallantry in Action
At the Seige of Tripoli, August 3, 1804
Placed by the City of Gloucester - 1932

 
Erected 1932 by the City of Gloucester.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
 
Location. 42° 36.535′ N, 70° 40.566′ W. Marker is in Gloucester, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Western Avenue (Massachusetts Route 127) and Essex Avenue (Massachusetts Route 133), on the right when traveling north on Western Avenue. Located in Stacy Boulevard Waterfront Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gloucester MA 01930, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gloucester World War II Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Gloucester World War II Merchant Marine Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blynman Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stacy Esplanade (approx. 0.2 miles
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away); Nathaniel Warner Company Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gloucester Korean – Vietnam Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stage Fort Fisherman's Field (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gloucester.
 
Regarding In Honor of Nathaniel Haraden. Sailing Master Nathaniel Haraden reported onboard the U.S.S. Constitution June 30, 1802 as shipkeeper of the ship, then in ordinary (deactivated reserve). Served as Commodore Preble's Sailing Master in the Mediterranean, his journal became a valuable source of information about the ship during his period aboard her.
 
Additional keywords. Barbary Pirates
 
In Honor of Nathaniel Haraden Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 26, 2010
2. In Honor of Nathaniel Haraden Marker
Beyond the monument is Gloucester Harbor and Stage Fort Park.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,221 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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