USS Chicago Anchor Memorial - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 53.511 W 087° 35.919
16T E 450337 N 4637941
This Memorial is at the very end of Chicago's Navy Pier and the dedication to those in the maritime service is at the very end of the accompanying plaque.
Waymark Code: WMBXAG
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2011
Views: 4
The plaque accompanying this anchor reads:
"USS CHICAGO ANCHOR
Donated by the Naval Historical Center, U.S. Navy
This eight-ton anchor is from the third warship named after the city of Chicago. The first “Chicago” was part of the Great White Fleet and saw service from 1889 to 1928. The second was commissioned in 1931 and, after distinguished service in World War II was sunk by enemy action in 1943 in the Guadalcanal area. The third “Chicago,” from which this anchor was salvaged, was commissioned in 1945 as a heavy cruiser and, after World War II action, was converted to a guided missile cruiser (CG-11). She saw service in Vietnam and received the Navy Unit Commendation. She was 671 feet long with a 71 foot beam, and displaced 17,700 tons. She was decommissioned in 1980.
The anchor is dedicated as a memorial to each ship named “Chicago” and to the thousands of men and women who served their nation in maritime service."
List if there are any visiting hours:
Whenever the Pier is open...approximately 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Entrance fees (if any):
no charge
Sponsor(s): Donated by the Naval Historical Center, U.S. Navy
Relevent website: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Date dedicated: Not listed
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