Swift Boats, Home and Friend to Their Six Man Crew
Historical marker location:
Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Memorial is on Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, 0.1 miles east of 11th Street Southeast, on the left when traveling east.)
Manned by an Officer-In-Charge (Ensign to Lieutenant), and five crew. Quartermaster, Gunner's Mate, Engineman, Radarman, and Seaman
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The District was the site of a major flood in 1889: On June 4, 1889, a massive flood swept through the city, causing extensive damage and killing more than 20 people. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall and a failure of the city's sewer system.