Southwest Washington in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Submarine Screw (Propeller)
USS Pompon (SS 267)
By Devry Jones, March 30, 2018
1. Submarine Screw (Propeller) Marker
Conducted nine war patrols in the Pacific.
Awarded four Battle Stars
Commissioned March 17, 1943
De-commissioned April 1, 1960
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 38° 48.344′ N, 77° 2.322′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Alexandria, Virginia. Marker is on Thompsons Alley east of North Union Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Cameron Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Engin Artemel (within shouting distance of this marker); Visiting Old Town (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Living History (about 300 feet away); The Civil War Comes to Alexandria (about 400 feet away); Plundered! (about 500 feet away); Torpedo Factory Art Center / United States Naval Torpedo Station (Building Two) (about 500 feet away); Torpedo Factory Art Center (about 500 feet away); Alexandria (about 500 feet away).
By Devry Jones, March 30, 2018
2. Submarine Screw
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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