Conning Towers-Nautilus Park in Groton in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

USS Nautilus

Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 14, 2022

1. USS Nautilus Marker

Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Inscription.
The USS Nautilus has been designated as an historic ship by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of that organization.

Members of this society designed and supervised the construction of the Nautilus near here. This ship resulted in a worldwide revolution in submarine design. The Nautilus was the first ship to sail under nuclear power and the first ship to transit the north pole.

Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 23.231′ N, 72° 5.286′ W. Marker is in Groton in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park. It can be reached from Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west. Located at the Submarine Force Library & Museum at the Naval Submarine Base New London. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton CT 06340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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on the Connecticut Shoreline,

in Greater New London, in Mystic and the Eastern Shore,

and in the Thames River Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: USS Nautilus (SSN571) (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named USS Nautilus (SSN571) (here, next to this marker); Connecticut State Ship (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named USS Nautilus (SSN571) (a few steps from this marker); Thames River (a few steps from this marker); Japanese Type A (within shouting distance of this marker); USS X-1 (SSX-1) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV) (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groton.

Also see . . .
1. US Navy: Submarine Force Museum.

USS Nautilus and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 14, 2022

2. USS Nautilus and Markers

(Submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. USS Nautilus (SSN-571) (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Submarine Force Library and Museum (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

USS Nautilus Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 14, 2022

3. USS Nautilus Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.