Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Wolfe Ambrose
1838 – 1899
Dedicated by the City of New York to John Wolfe Ambrose for whom the Deep Sea Channel is Named
His vision, scientific knowledge and indefatigable courage aided in making New York the greatest Sea Port of the World
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 40° 42.147′ N, 74° 0.841′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on State Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in Battery Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Ambrose Statue (a few steps from this marker); Watson House / Our Lady of the Rosary Church and the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Anne Seton (a few steps from this marker); Home of Elizabeth Ann Seton (within shouting distance of this marker); Watson House (within shouting distance of this marker); New Amsterdam Plein: Nine (within shouting distance of this marker); New Amsterdam Plein: One (within shouting distance of this marker); New Amsterdam Plein: Eight (within shouting distance of this marker); New Amsterdam Plein: Seven (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. The Battery: John Wolfe Ambrose. The official Parks Department description of the memorial. (Submitted on December 12, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. John Wolfe Ambrose. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 299 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 15, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 8. submitted on May 31, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 9. submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.