Spirit of the American Navy facts for kids

Spirit of the American Navy is a special statue made by a sculptor named E. M. Viquesney. He created it in 1927 to honor the United States Navy during World War I. This statue was meant to be like a partner to his other very famous statue, Spirit of the American Doughboy. However, the Navy statue never became as well-known. Only seven of these statues are known to exist in public places, and one more is owned by a private collector.

Where You Can Find the Statues

These statues are located in different places across the United States. Each one helps remember the brave people who served in the Navy.

• Palatka, Florida (1927): This statue is found at Memorial Park Bridge. It's a special version because the sailor holds an artillery shell instead of waving his cap.
• Clearwater, Florida (1927): You can see this statue at Clearwater Memorial Causeway Park.
• Kingman, Arizona (1928): This statue stands near the Mohave County Courthouse.
• Fort Wayne, Indiana (1928): It is located in Memorial Park.
• Granite, Oklahoma (1929): This statue is in the town of Granite.
• Hobart, Oklahoma (1929): Another statue is in Hobart.
• Crowell, Texas (1932): This version of the statue is made from stone.
• Naperville, Illinois (2013): This statue was bought from a private owner in Pentwater, Michigan in 2013. It was officially placed in Burlington Square Park on October 13, 2013. This date was also the 238th birthday of the United States Navy.