Mark 14 Mod 1 - 6 Torpedo - Groton, CT
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N 41° 21.752 W 072° 05.016
18T E 743938 N 4583107
Example of the Mark 14 torpedo used extensively by the US Navy during World War II.
Waymark Code: WM11AW6
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2019
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Mark 14 Mod 1 -6 torpedo on display at the National Submarine Memorial in Groton.
The torpedo was the standard torpedo in use by the US Navy and its allies during World War II. There were 14,748 torpedos fired, sinking 1,100 ships.
The Mark 14 remained in service until 1980.
What type of artillery is this?: Torpedo
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: USN, RCN, RN
Date artillery was in use: 12/07/1941
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
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Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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