West Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
SS Maiden Creek
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
1. SS Maiden Creek Marker
1943
Our ship's bell, recovered from
the SS Maiden Creek – torpedoed
during World War II, is dedicated
to the fallen heroes of the
United States Merchant Marine
who served during time of war
in defense of their country.
You have completed
your final watch
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 41° 45.742′ N, 72° 44.536′ W. Marker is in West Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Farmington Avenue and North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Farmington Avenue. Located at the Connecticut Veterans Memorial West Hartford. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Hartford CT 06107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. 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 Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: West Hartford (a few steps from this marker); First Public Library Building in West Hartford (a few steps from this marker); Connecticut Veterans Memorial West Hartford (within shouting distance of this marker); Meeting House Corner (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . Maiden Creek. Uboat.net entry (Submitted on September 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
2. SS Maiden Creek Bell
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
3. SS Maiden Creek Bell
Photographed by U Boat.net, unknown
4. SS Maiden Creek
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,211 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on September 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
