USS Bennington Memorial
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Red Otter
N 41° 28.357 W 071° 20.713
19T E 304172 N 4593879
This memorial is dedicated to the sailors who died onboard the USS Bennington in 1954
Waymark Code: WMZAQ
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2006
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You can read about this at the USS Bennington website, by
clicking here.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: The men who died onboard the USS Bennington
Marker Text:
In Memory of our shipmates and members of Air Task Group 181 lost in an accidental explosion on the USS Bennington while operating off the coast of Rhode Island on May 26, 1954.
As long as there is one left in whom your memory remains, you are not forgotten.
Dedicated on May 26, 2004
USS Bennington Reunion Association
Families, Friends, Shipmates.
Date of dedication: 2004
Who Put it Here?: Survivors of the tragedy
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is located on Fort Adams State Park in Newport. It's a gorgeous spot to visit. Also in the state park you will find Fort Adams, an old cemtery and a tribute to William Brenton.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.