Waterfront in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Rust Bucket"
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 4, 2014
1. "Rust Bucket" Monument
Panel 1 [upper]:
“RUST BUCKET”
[Fanciful rendering of a World War II Liberty Ship]
Our convoy ships were referred to as the “Rust Bucket Brigade” because they were never in port long enough to get a coat of paint before we went out to sea again.
We delivered arms and supplies to our fighting soldiers, speeding to victory over the German enemy, speeding the victory over the common enemies in World War II 1941-1945. This long overdue monument honors all the seamen of the W[estern] N.Y. Merchant Marine during those most desperate days.
De Corse,‘95
Panel 2 (lower):
In Peace and War - 1775:
[Seal of the United States Merchant Marine]
Erected 1999 by Merchant Marine Veterans.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 42° 52.691′ N, 78° 52.859′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Waterfront. Memorial can be reached from Marine
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Buffalo’s Irish Regiment (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Submarine Veterans World War II (a few steps from this marker); USS Grenadier (SS210) (a few steps from this marker); 65th Infantry Regiment, The Borinqueneers (a few steps from this marker); Poland’s Contribution in the Second World War, 1939 - 1945 (a few steps from this marker); Korea (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Memory of the Brave Men (within shouting distance of this marker); Special Marine Corps Units of W.W.II (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.
Additional keywords. Tony De Corse, sculptor; Battle of the Atlantic; Liberty Ships; convoys
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 4, 2014
2. "Rust Bucket" - Monument Panel 1
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 4, 2014
3. "Rust Bucket" Monument Panel 2
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 4, 2014
4. "Rust Bucket" - Close-up of the monument's Liberty Ship motif
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 629 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on September 21, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on August 1, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
