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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN51_fire-control-tower-no-23_Cape-May-NJ.html
This tower was built to house a sophisticated system for aiming the guns of Fort Miles. From Fire Control Towers along the coast, soldiers would determine the exact location of an enemy ship using the geometric principle of triangulation. Each of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN4Z_cape-may-during-world-war-ii_Cape-May-NJ.html
From 1940 to 1945, Cape May was bustling with military activity.The Army, Navy and Coast Guard all had bases in the area.Throughout the war years, Cape May continued to operate as a coastal resort and promote itself to visitors. Tourism, however, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN4X_history-of-coastal-defenses_Cape-May-NJ.html
During the late 18th century, the first coastal defenses built in the United States were earthen forts constructed on high points near important harbors. Soon thereafter, star-shaped stone forts were built in the years leading up to the War of 181…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN4W_ens-harry-v-groome-jr_West-Cape-May-NJ.html
Near this site May 23, 1945,Ens. Groome perishedin the bay while on aCorsair training flight fromNaval Air StationWildwood————————Naval Air Station WildwoodAviation Museum
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN4T_s-s-atlantus_West-Cape-May-NJ.html
Remains of experimental concrete ship. One of twelve built during World War 1. Proven impractical after several Trans-Atlantic trips because of weight.
In 1926, the Atlantus was purchased by Colonel Jesse Rosenfeld to be used as a ferry dock in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEJ7_cape-may-county-fishermans-memorial_Cape-May-NJ.html
Dedicated to fishermen lost at sea,1988
He hushed the storm to a gentle breezeand the billows of the seas were stilled.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEIU_oil-house_Cape-May-NJ.html
This structure was built in 1893 to house the kerosene used to power the light. Until 1893, the Lighthouse's oil was stored in the vestibule house at the entrance to the tower. Moving it to a separate building reduced the risk of fire in the tower…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEIS_all-shapes-sizes-and-materials_Cape-May-NJ.html
Primary seacoast lights were located to warn mariners of their proximity to land, the presence of navigational dangers, and to help set their course. By 1852, however, lighthouses and lightships often looked so much alike that it was difficult to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEIQ_what-is-it_Cape-May-NJ.html
This WWII bunker served as a gun emplacement and the round turrets on either side held 6-inch guns. The horseshoe-shaped structures, which can be seen out in front at low tide, are Panama mounts. They were built in 1941, prior to the construction …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA59_s-s-cape-may_Cape-May-NJ.html
Ship's BellfromS. S. Cape MapBuilt 1943 ? ?? ? ? ?? ? Retired 1969Length 417'9" ? ? Beam 60'Draft 27'6" ? ? Crew 49Presented to the city by U. S. Maritime Administration in 1974Served in European war zone in World War IILater served …