Boats & Men Lost At Times Other Than WWII - San Diego, CA
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N 32° 44.165 W 117° 12.756
11S E 480080 N 3622049
This marker is surrounded by dozens of others dedicated to submarines lost during World War II.
Waymark Code: WMT1M6
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2016
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This Memorial is one of dozens at San Diego's Liberty Station Park dedicated to boats and men lost during World War II.
The memorial lists 13 boats lost outside of the World War II period due to various disasters.
It starts with USS F-4 (SS-23) lost in 1915 after an explosion with 21 men lost and ending with the due to undetermined reasons in 1968 off the Azores with 99 men lost.
Dates and the internet links below refer to the most recent disaster- the USS Scorpion (SSN-589)
Disaster Date: 05/22/1968
Memorial Sponsors: Navy Training Center
Disaster Type: Technological
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of dedication: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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