PT BOAT 796 (torpedo boat)

Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts Listed Ref. 86000092 National Historic Landmark Structure
PT BOAT 796 (torpedo boat), Fall River, Massachusetts
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Why it's listed

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Key facts

AddressBattleship Cove, Fall River
CountyBristol County
ListedJanuary 14, 1986
Reference number86000092
Resource typeStructure
Areas of significanceMilitary
Level of significanceNational
National Historic LandmarkYes, designated January 14, 1986
Acreage0.9
Coordinates41.70558, -71.16351 (NPS GIS)

What listing means for this property

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