 |
 |
The Fishing Industry Memorial
notes that the first cannery in Los Angeles Harbor opened in
1892. See also San
Pedro History Project.
|
 |
Statue honoring Harry Bridges,
founder of the International
Longshore
and Warehouse Union.
|
 |
16-inch 50-caliber gun barrel
from the USS New Jersey and projectile. The 59' long gun can fire
2,700 pound projectiles a distance of 24 miles. Also in the area,
not pictured, is the Jacob’s Ladder sculpture by Jasper D’Ambrosi.
American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial
|
 |
A lot of work is being done in
the area of the Maritime Museum.
|
 |
 |
Further along is the Battleship USS Iowa Museum,
a
relatively new attraction in the area. The ship arrived at its
berth on June 9, 2012. (Tours cost $18).
|
next >
|
