Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
USS Lexington CV-16
Aircraft Carrier
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 11, 2010
1. USS Lexington CV-16 Marker
Aircraft Carrier
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark.
This highly decorated warship illustrates the pivotal role
Performed by aircraft carriers during World War II as these ships became the primary strike platform of the U.S. Navy.
This ship possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
2003
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 2003 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.
Location. 27° 48.916′ N, 97° 23.34′ W. Marker is in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County. It can be reached from N. Shoreline Blvd north of Breakwater Ave.. Marker is at the upper end of the access ramp - at the museum's main (gangway) entrance on the ship's open hanger deck. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2914 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi TX 78403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
this page online
More about this marker. The Lexington is offshore from the parking area off N. Shoreline Blvd., two blocks northeast of the Texas State Aquarium and southeast of Harbor Bridge (US 181/Texas 35).
Also see . . .
1. USS Lexington: Museum on the Bay. (Submitted on May 4, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. USS Lexington. (Submitted on May 4, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. USS Lexington CV-16
Photographed by Travis Witt, June 20, 2010
2. USS Lexington CV-16: "Museum on the Bay"
Wikipedia, ©Travis Witt
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 11, 2010
3. CV-16 - view of the carrier's island from her flight deck.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 11, 2010
4. The Legend of the "Blue Ghost" - plaque displayed on the carrier's hanger deck.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 11, 2010
5. Memorial to the crew of "CV-2", the first carrier Lexington
- the largest ship in the U.S. Navy when she was sunk by the Imperial Japanese Navy at the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942.
6. Hellcat fighter landing on "Lady Lex" (CV-16) during Battle of the Philippine Sea, 19 June, 1944.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 11, 2010
7. View from the Lexington's flight deck, southwestward toward downtown Corpus Christi
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,811 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 4, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
