North Sea Mine Force Memorial
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
Marker can be reached from Beacon Street east of Charles Street, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
