USS. Growler - Submarine Memorial - Pearl Harbour, Honolulu, Hawaii. - Maritime Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com

"USS Growler (SS-215) - A gato-class submarine, was the third ship of the United States Navy named for the growler. Her keel was laid down by the Electric Boat Company of Groton, Connecticut. She was launched on 2 November 1941 and sponsored by Mrs. Lucile E. Ghormley, wife of Vice Admiral Robert L. Ghormley, Special Naval Observer to the United Kingdom. The boat was commissioned on 20 March 1942 with Lieutenant Commander Howard W. Gilmore in command."
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There are 2 Plaques next to each other. One placed by the US.Navy the other by "The U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II"
Both commemorate: The 85 Submariners of USS Growler - Who lost their lives at Sea.

For a detailed explanation of the loss of USS.Growler see; (visit link) & (visit link)


A shorter Version can be found in my Photo Gallery.

Location of waymark:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Site, Bowlin Park, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Relevent website: [Web Link] List if there are any visiting hours: Visiting Hours Vary; See link; - https://www.nps.gov/valr/index.htm Entrance fees (if any): Free to visit these USS Growler Memorials. Date dedicated: 05/11/1992 Sponsor(s): The U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II & US. Navy Parking coordinates: Not Listed

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