This plaque commemorates the hudson river national defense reserve fleet moored at this point in the river from April 1946 to April 1971. At peak of activity, 189 WW II cargo and passenger ships were anchored here. These ships after heroic WW II service were retained here for possible further need. During years of grain surplus they acted as floating silos. Many were called upon again to carry food, fuel and other essential supplies to aid our overseas friends and to support our armed forces abroad. They served their country well.

Erected By

U.S. Department of Commerce

Maritime Administration

July 1971

Marker is on U.S. 9W 0.1 miles north of Thunder Mountain Road, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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