Port Clinton in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

M551 Sheridan

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

1. M551 Sheridan Marker

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Dimensions: 27ft 7in x 11 ft 6in x 10ft 5in
Total Weight, Battle Ready: 15.2 tons
Crew: 4 (Commander, Driver, Loader, Gunner)
Propulsion: Detroit 6V53T 6 cyl. supercharged diesel 300 hp
Top Speed: 43 mph road, 3.6 mph swimming
Armament Main: 152 mm (5 in) gun M81E1, 9 missiles, 20 rounds
Secondary: 1 cal. 50 M2 (12.7 mm), 1 cal. 30 (7.62 mm) M73
Designer: General Motors Corporation
Designed: 1966
Manufacturer: General Motors Corporation, Cleveland Tank Plant

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.

Location. 41° 32.542′ N, 83° 1.197′ W. Marker is in Port Clinton, Ohio, in Ottawa County. Marker is on Niagra Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Clinton OH 43452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M1 Abrams (a few steps from this marker); AH-1F Modernized Cobra (a few steps from this marker); M4 Sherman (a few steps from this marker); Merci Train (within shouting distance of this marker); AH-1 Iroquois Helicopter (Huey)

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

2. M551 Sheridan Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Gratitude Train (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ohio Forty and Eights Box Car (within shouting distance of this marker); M106A2 Variand of the M113 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Clinton.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

3. M551 Sheridan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.