Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
North Carolina Shipbuilding Co.
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 17, 2014
1. North Carolina Shipbuilding Co. Marker
Constructed 243 vessels at shipyard one mile west, 1941-1946. Its first Liberty Ship, the S.S. Zebulon B. Vance, launched Dec. 6, 1941.Erected 1999 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-96.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 6, 1864.
Location. 34° 11.503′ N, 77° 56.052′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. Marker is at the intersection of Shipyard Boulevard (U.S. 117) and Carolina Beach Road (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling west on Shipyard Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fall of Wilmington (approx. 0.8 miles away); Last Stand At Wilmington (approx. 1.2 miles away); Cassidey Shipyard (approx. 2.7 miles away); Alex Manly (approx. 2.7 miles away); Sprunt House
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 17, 2014
2. North Carolina Shipbuilding Co. Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
