Buffalo Arts Commission -- City of Buffalo

Bronze relief depicts a shipping vessel in abstract above an inscription that reads: "Our convoy ships were referred to as the "Rust Bucket Brigade" because they were never in port long enough to get a coat of paint before we went out to sea again." "We delivered arms and supplies to our fighting soldiers, speeding victory over the common enemies in World War II 1941-1945. This long overdue monument honors all the seamen of the W.N.Y. Merchant Marines during those most desperate days."

Biographical Info.

Bio.
The granite footstone is engraved with the emblem of the U.S. Merchant Marines with an inscription that reads: "In Peace and War - Dedicated to the memory of Merchant Marine Seamen who in World War II gave their lives in the service of their country."

Location History

Location	Purpose	Date Verified	Current Record
Veterans Memorial Park along the Buffalo River	Display	September 2003	Yes
Buffalo Auditorium	Storage	December 1999	No
Veterans Memorial Park along the Buffalo River	Display	November 1999	No

Conservation/Preservation History

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Condition Survey History

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