The Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial, located in Lady Bird Johnson Park on Columbia Island in Washington, , is a monument honoring sailors of the United States Navy and the United States Merchant Marine who died at sea during World War I. It was designed in 1922 by Harvey Wiley Corbett and sculpted by Ernesto Begni del Piatta. It was dedicated on October 18, 1934. In the background, at bottom left, is the Jefferson Memorial across the other side of the Potomac River.
The Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial, situated in Washington DC's Lady Bird Johnson Park on Columbia Island, is an evocative monument dedicated to naval and merchant marine service members who perished at sea during World War I. The memorial, often referred to as "Waves and Gulls" due to its unique design, provides a powerful tribute to those who served their nation in maritime capacities. Inaugurated on October 18, 1934, the monument was funded by public subscription initiated by the American Legion. The design, conceived by Harvey Corbett and sculpted by Ernesto Begni del Piatta, features seven gulls flying above cresting waves, symbolizing the sailors and mariners whose lives were claimed by the sea during the Great War. Located alongside the scenic Potomac River, the monument offers a serene and reflective space for visitors. The dynamic wave forms and stylized gulls of the memorial provide a stark contrast to the traditional architectural forms seen in many other Washington DC monuments, making it a visually arresting landmark within the city's landscape. The Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial serves not only as a testament to the sacrifices made during World War I but also as a broader recognition of the risks undertaken by all those who venture to sea in service to their nation. Its prominent location and unique design contribute to its role as a significant site of remembrance and historical interest.
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Location: Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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