Brunswick in Glynn County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Brunswick's "Liberty Ships"
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 20, 2008
1. Brunswick's "Liberty Ships" Marker
During World War II, the J.A. Jones Construction Company operated a plant approx. 1 mile south of this point on Brunswick's waterfront. Between 1942 and 1944, a skilled labor force of over 16,000 men and women worked in service to the Allied war effort, producing 99 steel vessels for the U.S. Merchant Marines. These vessels served as both cargo and troop carriers, and their reputation for keeping vital supply lines open earned them the name of "Liberty Ships."
Each month, dedicated shipyard workers produced four of these 447-foot, 3500-ton steel vessels. During December, 1944, with the "Battle of the Bulge" raging in Europe, the Navy requested six ships. In response, these determined patriots built an astounding seven "Liberty Ships".
The J.A. Jones Construction Company and the people they employed in Brunswick's shipyards came to symbolize the patriotic duty and tireless efforts of America's wartime home front.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 31° 8.923′ N, 81° 29.833′ W. Marker is in Brunswick, Georgia, in Glynn County. It is at the intersection of Bay Street and Gloucester Street, on the left
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Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Machen Square West (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jekyll Square West (about 600 feet away); Machen Square East (about 700 feet away); Bernice Echols Grant (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Machen Square East (about 700 feet away); Jekyll Square East (about 700 feet away); Quiet Conflict (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brunswick.
Regarding Brunswick's "Liberty Ships". During the Second World War, The J.A. Jones Construction Company assembled Liberty Ships at the southern tip of the Brunswick peninsula. These Liberty ships transported supplies to soldiers in the European and Pacific theatres. in December 1944, the shipyard employees constructed seven ships in one month, setting an unbroken record. Working on Christmas Day for no pay, this accomplishment was no small feat as the facility only contained berths for six ships undergoing construction. Remains of the berths are visible at low tide from the Sidney Lanier Bridge.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for Liberty Ships
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
2. Brunswick's "Liberty Ships" Marker; small Park at Bay & Gloucester Streets
2. Wikipedia entry for The United States Merchant Marine. refers to the fleet of US civilian-owned merchant ships—operated by either the government or the private sector, that are engaged in commerce or transportation of goods and services in and out of the navigable waters of the United States. (Submitted on October 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 20, 2008
3. Brunswick's "Liberty Ships" Marker near Brunswick WW II Memorial
See nearby markers for WW II Memorial
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
4. City of Brunswick Liberty Ships
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,265 times since then and 91 times this year. Last updated on December 20, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
