Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Protecting Undersea Rescue and Salvage Techniques

Diving

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 10, 2019

1. Protecting Undersea Rescue and Salvage Techniques Marker

Inscription. In 1927, the U.S. Navy established an experimental dive school at the Navy Yard. The school centralized training, allowing the consolidation of dive-related and submarine-escape research efforts—including the development of the Momsen Lung (shown in this picture), an underwater rebreather used during World War II by submariners as emergency escape gear. By the 1970's, the dive school had outgrown it quarters and was moved to Panama City, Florida.

Erected by Naval History and Heritage Command.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 38° 52.463′ N, 76° 59.502′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on 11th Street Southeast south of N Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1014 N Street Southeast, Washington Navy Yard DC 20374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Protecting the River's Watershed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Providing Neighborhood Enrichment (about 700 feet away); Serving as a Temporary Federal Prison (about 700 feet away);

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Leutze Park - Marine Corps Historical Center (about 700 feet away); Functioning as the Nation's First Proving Ground (about 800 feet away); Second Officer's House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dudley Knox Center for Naval History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Functioning as the Navy's First Research and Development Center (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 10, 2019

2. Protecting Undersea Rescue and Salvage Techniques Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.