New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
New London Whalemen
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
1. New London Whalemen Marker
the memory of
the Whalemen
of the Port
of New London
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 21.085′ N, 72° 5.873′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is on Bank Street near Blinman Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in the yard next to the Shaw Mansion. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaw Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Shaw Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Starr Street (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 194 Bank Street (about 500 feet away); 181 Bank Street (about 600 feet away); Athena Stands Watch (about 600 feet away); Coastal Hazard Areas (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
2. New London Whalemen Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
3. Marker in New London
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
4. Shaw Mansion
The New London Whalemen marker is located in the yard next to this mansion.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 512 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
