Arco in Butte County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Mk 14 Torpedo

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2017

1. Mk 14 Torpedo Marker

Inscription. Statistics
Length: 20.5 feet
Diameter: 21 inches
Weight: 3300 pounds
Range: 5500 to 9000 yards
Propulsion: Steam Turbine

History The Mark 14 torpedo was introduced into the navy in 1929. The warhead contained 507 pounds of TNT with a contact exploder.

During next 60 years this class underwent 6 modifications. The warheads were upgraded with 668 pounds of TPX and 600 pounds of TPS respectively and maintained the contact exploder.

It was taken out of service in 1959 and reinstated in 1969. In the late 1970’s it was withdrawn from service.

During World War II, the U.S. Navy submarines sank more shipping tonnage with the MK 14 Torpedo than all other sources combined.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 43° 38.057′ N, 113° 17.814′ W. Memorial is in Arco, Idaho, in Butte County. It is at the intersection of S. Front Street (U.S. 26) and HWY Drive, on the right when traveling west on S. Front Street. Located in the Idaho Science Center. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 335 South Front Street, Arco ID 83213, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Idaho — Sawtooth Range

and in Eastern Idaho and the Yellowstone Fringe.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 8 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hawkbill Base (here, next to this marker); USS S-27 (here, next to this marker); USS Hawkbill (SSN-666) (a few steps from this marker); Arco Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Atoms for Peace (approx. half a mile away); Pearson Park (approx. 7.7 miles away); The First LDS Church (approx. 7.7 miles away).

Also see . . . Mark 14 torpedo on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 22, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2017

2. Mk 14 Torpedo & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 650 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.