German Marder and Torpedo - Vallejo, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 05.872 W 122° 16.265
10S E 563911 N 4216924
Torpedos on display at Mare Island.
Waymark Code: WMGYEG
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2013
Views: 5
"This German Marder (Pine Marten) and torpedo was captured during World War II and donated to Mare Island in 1947. Developed and used sparingly by the German Navy, they were used in the English channel and Mediterranean. They were not considered successful; 80% of them were sunk.
The top section of this semi-suicide device was used to escape from the target area after the torpedo carried beneath was release by the operator who sat in the hooded cockpit."
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Germany
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1947
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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