Port Clinton in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
M551 Sheridan
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022
1. M551 Sheridan Marker
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) (within shouting distance of this marker); Gratitude Train (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ohio Forty and Eights Box Car
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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022
2. M551 Sheridan Marker
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 76 times since then and 13 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.
