New Hampshire Marine Memorial — Attraction in Hampton

I cannot be sure how far back 🔙 my memories go about her, the memorial to those lost at sea ⛵ during WW2. How long she has endured the salt air & whatever the weather ☁️ has thrown at her, 🌀 hurricanes, Nor'Easters, heat waves and lest we don't forget the birds! All while peering out at the ocean 🌊, a continual memorial and a fixture of the Seacoast, as well as Hampton Beach ⛱️. Fortunately, vandals haven't attacked her. Flowers 🌻 are planted around her in the spring. You can visit her during beach hours, which the police 🚓 enforce. She has her own webpage if you want to read her history. She even had her own Wikipedia page 📄. Update: April 2025; I have never seen her with...

The New Hampshire Marine Memorial at Hampton Beach is a powerful and moving tribute to the state’s brave service members lost at sea. Set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, the statue—known as “The Lady of the Sea”—is beautifully sculpted and deeply symbolic, offering a serene space for reflection. The curved granite wall behind her bears the names of over 240 fallen heroes, and the peaceful setting makes it a perfect place to pause, remember, and honor their sacrifice. A must-visit for anyone coming to Hampton Beach who wants to experience something truly meaningful and...

A very historic monument. Very detailed, very beutyful and fitting for the beach. Once can sit an ponder the lives lost at sea and the families that...