Fort Pierce in St. Lucie County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Apollo Space Capsule

National Navy UDT-Seal Museum

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2021

1. Apollo Space Capsule Marker

Inscription. This module was a training device used by the UDT recovery teams during the Apollo space missions to prepare for the actual splashdowns. As it hit the water, the Frogmen connected a flotation collar around the capsule to prevent it from sinking. Then they opened the hatch and ensured the astronauts were loaded safely on board the hovering helicopter. UDTs played a vital role in Mercury (1961-1963), Gemini(1965-1966), and Apollo(1968-1972) space missions.

Erected by National Navy UDT-Seal Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military.

Location. 27° 29.694′ N, 80° 18.032′ W. Marker is in Fort Pierce, Florida, in St. Lucie County. Marker can be reached from N. Hwy A1A, 0.3 miles south of Jackson Way. Located on the grounds of the National Navy UDT-Seal Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3300 N Hwy A1A, Fort Pierce FL 34949, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iranian Gunboat (here, next to this marker); IUWG-1 Veterans KIA Memorial (here, next to this marker); LCP[L] Landing Craft Personnel [Large] (a few steps from this marker); PBR - Patrol Boat River (a few steps from this marker); Naked Warrior Statue

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named PBR - Patrol Boat River (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Naked Warrior Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Never Out of the Fight (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Pierce.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2021

2. Apollo Space Capsule Marker

Apollo 11 UDT Recovery Team, 1969 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 19, 2021

3. Apollo 11 UDT Recovery Team, 1969

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.