New Bedford in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
A Tribute of Respect to Enterprising Whalemen
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
1. A Tribute of Respect to Enterprising Whalemen Marker
to enterprising whalemen,
sons of New Bedford,
who imperiled their lives,
or perished, in encounters
with monsters of the deep
this tablet is placed here by
the Children of New Bedford
August 1, 1930
Erected 1930 by The Children of New Bedford.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 38.095′ N, 70° 55.411′ W. Marker is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is on Johnny Cake Hill south of Williams Street, on the right when traveling south. This marker is located in the downtown area, affixed to a large stone, on the front grounds of the Seamen's Bethel, across the street from the New Bedford Whaling Museum, about half of a block south of Williams Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford MA 02740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Seamen's Bethel (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Seamens Bethel (a few steps from this marker); Viking (a few steps from this marker); The Mariner's Home (within shouting distance of
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025
2. A Tribute of Respect to Enterprising Whalemen Marker
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
3. A Tribute of Respect to Enterprising Whalemen Marker
View of the marker on the front grounds of the Seamen's Bethel.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
4. A Tribute of Respect to Enterprising Whalemen Marker
View of the marker looking north along Johnny Cake Hill.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025
5. A Tribute of Respect to Enterprising Whalemen Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 3, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 2. submitted on December 12, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on December 12, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
