Bronze Plaque on the Mine Sweepers Memorial at Boston Common
Bronze plaque on the Mine Sweepers Memorial at Boston Common which reads: "A type of the 56,571 mines laid and swept in the mine barrier placed in the North Sea by the United States Navy during the World War 1917-1919. The greatest achievement of its nature recorded in all naval history and placed here as a tribute to those who sacrificed their lives and to the survivors of this feat. Presented to the City Of Boston through the North Sea Mine Force Association October 26, 1921."
Galleries: Boston Common , Bronzes , World War One Keywords: 1921 , a type of the 56,571 mines laid and swept in the mine barrier placed in the north sea by the united states navy during the world war 1917-1919. the greatest achievement of its nature recorded in all naval history and placed here as a tribute to those who sacrificed their lives and to the survivors of this feat. presented to the city of boston through the north sea mine force association october 26 , boston common , bronze plaque , frog pond , inscription , ma , massachusetts , u.s. national historic landmark district , u.s. national register of historic places , world war I north mine sweepers memorial Photo Location: Boston Common, Boston, MassachusettsPhotographer: Dr. Roy WinkelmanDate of Photo: 05/27/2011Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIExposure Time: 0.01F Number: 22Original Dimensions: 5616×3744Picture Orientation: LandscapeGPS Coordinates: 42° 21′ 18″ N 71° 3′ 56.16″ WPicture Number: 22160
