Somers Point in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Submarine Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Don Morfe, January 19, 2016

1. Submarine Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription. United States Submarine Veterans-our creed "To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States government."
In memory of Hoyal Cass TMC (SS)

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 39° 19.147′ N, 74° 35.629′ W. Marker is in Somers Point, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Memorial is on Bethel Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Somers Point NJ 08244, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. Navy Commandant Richard Somers’ Birthplace (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burial Ground of Col. Richard Somers (approx. ¼ mile away); Bass Harbor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Somers Point Bapist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Richard Somers Memorial Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Somers Point City Hall (approx. half a mile away); Somers Point World War I Monument (approx. half a mile away); Somers Point World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Somers Point.

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Photographed By Don Morfe, January 19, 2016

2. Submarine Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Don Morfe, January 19, 2016

3. Submarine Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Don Morfe, January 19, 2016

4. Submarine Veterans Memorial

Inscription on the plaque mounted on the torpedo: MK 14 Torpedo-U.S. Navy's premier submarine torpedo during WWII. Designed, developed and produced at Naval Torpedo Station, Newport. This torpedo sank 4 million tons of enemy shipping.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 441 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 29, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.