Manitowoc in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
U.S.S. Ray (SS 271)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2016
1. U.S.S. Ray (SS 271) Marker
Launched 28 February 1943
Commissioned 27 July 1943
On 15 August 1943 the U.S.S. Ray departed Milne Bay, New Guinea, to begin her first patrol. During her sixth patrol, she and Navy aircraft shared credit for sinking a 14,000 ton heavy cruiser. The Ray was credited with sinking 12 additional vessels totalling 49,185 tons during her 8 patrols. She also rescued 23 American airmen. She earned the Asiatic-Pacific Area Service [sic - Campaign] Medal, 7 Battle Stars, the Navy Unit Commendation, and the Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge during these patrols. On 30 September 1958 the Ray was decommissioned and put in reserve. She was stricken from the Naval Register on 1 April 1960.
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Erected by Veterans and Concerned Citizens.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is February 28, 1943.
Location. 44° 5.553′ N, 87° 39.329′ W. Marker is in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, in Manitowoc County. Marker is part of The Manitowoc Company 28 Boat Memorial Walk, adjacent
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S.S. Peto (SS 265) (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Pogy (SS 266) (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Pompon (SS 267) (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Puffer (SS 268) (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Rasher (SS 269) (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Raton (SS 270) (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Redfin (SS 272) (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Robalo (SS 273) (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manitowoc.
Also see . . .
1. USS Ray (SS 271). (Submitted on October 12, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Ray (SS-271) (SSR-271). (Submitted on October 12, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2016
2. U.S.S. Ray (SS 271) Crew
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
3. Manitowoc Submarines Memorial Markers at USS Cobia
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
4. The Manitowoc Company 28 Boat Memorial Walk
of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company
who constructed the 28 freshwater
submarines during World War II.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
5. The Manitowoc Company 28 Boat Memorial Walk
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on October 3, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on October 16, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
