North Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Greyhounds Of The Fleet
This Destroyer represents the long line of surface warships - Destroyers and Cruisers - which operated from the Charleston Navy Base from prior to WW I and continuing to 1995. More than fifty Destroyers, Destroyer Escorts, Sub Chasers, Cutters and Patrol Gunboats as well as two Destroyer Tenders were built in the Charleston Navy Yard. These Destroyers or "Greyhounds Of The Fleet" and their crews of "Tincan Sailors", along with their sister surface ships, sailed from Charleston into all the seas of the world. Some who left here to go in harm's way never returned.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.
Location. 32° 52.073′ N, 79° 57.916′ W. Marker is in North Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Memorial can be reached from Everglades Avenue. Located at the eastern terminus Everglades Avenue, near the riverfront. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Charleston SC 29405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gator Navy (here, next to this marker); 41 For Freedom (here, next to this marker); Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wooden Ships And Iron Men (within shouting distance of this marker); The Navy Base (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Navy Yard Officers' Quarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charleston Naval Yard Officers' Quarters Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charleston Navy Yard Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Charleston.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 480 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 11, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.