Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
U.S.S. Maine Memorial
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
1. U.S.S. Maine Memorial Marker
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the U.S.S. Maine Memorial Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1898.
Location. 40° 52.419′ N, 73° 31.961′ W. Marker is in Oyster Bay, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Shore Avenue and Audrey Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Shore Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oyster Bay NY 11771, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Civil War Trophy Gun (a few steps from this marker); Oyster Bay Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore Roosevelt (within shouting distance of this marker); Oyster Bay Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); End of An Era (within shouting distance of this marker); The great chain hoax . . . . (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Raynham Hall Museum (about 500 feet away); The Culper Spy Ring (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oyster Bay.
Another marker is no longer nearby.
this page online
Regarding U.S.S. Maine Memorial. The battleship was sent to Havana Harbor to protect U.S. interests during the Cuban War of Independence, and it spent over three weeks anchored there without incident. On the evening of February 15, 1898, the ship exploded and sank, killing 268 sailors, or three-quarters of the crew. It was not determined if the cause was an accident or an attack, but this event contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.
In 1913, sculptor Charles Keck of New York City designed a memorial plaque that was cast from metal salvaged from the USS Maine after it was raised in Havana harbor the previous year. Jno Williams Inc. was a prominent American foundry located in New York City from 1875 to 1956. Over a thousand of the plaques were cast and they are spread all over the United States.
via Naval History and Heritage Command, unknown
2. U.S. Navy diving crew with wreckage of USS Maine, from aft looking forward.
Naval History and Heritage Command website entry
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
3. U.S.S. Maine Memorial Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
4. U.S.S. Maine Memorial Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2013
5. U.S.S. Maine Memorial Marker and Cannon
Marker is visible on the cannon at left.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 766 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on November 30, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
