Still on Patrol Memorial - US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. - World War II Memorials / Monuments on Waymarking.com

This Memorial is in Memory of those submariners that were lost at sea in defense of this country, as well as those lost while continuing to protect our freedoms.

Fleet Admiral C. W. Nimitz, U.S.N. said, "We shall never forget that it was our submarines that held the lines against the enemy while our fleets replaced losses and repaired wounds."

This is a Mark XIV Torpedo

Main armament of World War II Submarines

Warhead: 600 pound explosive charge

Length: 20.5 feet

Diameter: 21 inches

Weight: 3000 pounds

Listed on the plaque are the names of the 52 submarines lost in World War II and 'Still on Patrol'.

Date of Dedication: 01/01/1976 Property Permission: Public Access instructions: This is located on the US Naval Academy & it will require a sticker or a visitors pass, which can be obtained near the gates. Website for Waymark: [Web Link] Location of waymark: Turner Joy Rd Annapolis, Md. USA 21402 Commemoration: This memorial is to Honor the more than 3000 submariners that gave their lives both in war & peacetime. Access times: Not listed

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