World War II Merchant Marine Memorial Plaza
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Battery Park (New York Harbor) New York , NY 10004 United States
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Diving Eagle. Bronze statue dedication in 1963 attended by President JFK. Created by Italian-born sculptor Albino Manca who also designed Gate of Life in Queens Children’s Zoo . More info via<LINK>. Read more
8 19'-ft tall slabs in 2 rows of 4 containing names, ranks & states of 4,601 U.S. servicemen who lost their lives in Atlantic Ocean during WWII. Dedicated 1959. More site info via <LINK> Read more
Honoring my father this day, who was a merchant mariner during World War II. Honoring my late brother a Viet Nam Vet who succumbed to ALS in 2014.
Nice park . Lots to see in this area.
Look for the sculpture of the prisoners falling into the water.
A moving and generally overlooked memorial.
Amazing Plaza ..!
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The best view of the city is from the crown. It's a strenuous climb in cramped conditions but worth all the effort. - Carl Griffin
Views are very good and super awesome as well indeed - Dave Lepkowski
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Monument
Place United States » New York » Financial District