Conning Towers-Nautilus Park in Groton in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
UGM-84 Harpoon
Long range anti-ship missle
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 14, 2022
1. UGM-84 Harpoon Marker
Originally developed as an air launched anti-submarine missile in the 1970's, it was later adapted for launch from surface ships and submarines in the early 1980's. Similar in concept to the modern "Tomahawk" cruise missile, it was launched from submarine torpedo tubes in a capsule.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 23.254′ N, 72° 5.214′ W. Marker is in Groton, Connecticut, in New London County. It is in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park. Marker can be reached from Crystal Lake Road near 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Submarine NR-1 (a few steps from this marker); Missions NR-1 (a few steps from this marker); Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV) (within shouting distance of this marker); Sonalysts Submariners (within shouting distance of this marker); USS X-1 (SSX-1) (within shouting distance of this marker); Japanese Type A (within shouting distance
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Also see . . .
1. Harpoon (missile) (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. US Navy: Submarine Force Museum. (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.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 14, 2022
2. UGM-84 Harpoon and Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 14, 2022
3. The Submarine Force Library & Museum
The round objects represent the hull diameter of the first submarine, USS Holland (1900) and a newer submarine, USS Ohio (1979).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
