East Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

America's Submarines Of The Great Lakes

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 17, 2022

1. America's Submarines Of The Great Lakes Marker

Inscription.
During World War II, twenty-eight diesel electric submarines were constructed for the United States Navy by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company in Wisconsin. Twenty-five of the boats were completed in time to see combat action in WWII. Four of the boats were lost at sea and remain on Eternal Patrol.

Manitowoc Shipyard Circa 1943
USS Peto, SS 265
Keel Laid June 18, 1941.
Launched April 30, 1942
Commissioned November 21, 1942

USS Peto (SS 265) was the first submarine built by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. Peto began her first patrol on April 2, 1943 from Brisbane, Australia. In all she completed ten war patrols in the Pacific Ocean during World War II, sinking seven ships, for a total tonnage of 29,139 tons and earning eight Battle Stars.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lost at Sea, and the Still On Patrol series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1942.

Location. 41° 39.365′ N, 83° 30.975′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in East Toledo. Marker is on South Marina Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1525 S Marina Drive, Toledo OH 43605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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walking distance of this marker. This Memorial Is Dedicated To All Who Served Aboard Submarines (here, next to this marker); Great Lakes: A Powerful Force (a few steps from this marker); Radio Direction Finder (a few steps from this marker); A Shaping Force (within shouting distance of this marker); Stack Emblems (within shouting distance of this marker); A Life Force (within shouting distance of this marker); A Deadly Force (within shouting distance of this marker); Dual Steering Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 17, 2022

2. America's Submarines Of The Great Lakes Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on August 26, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.