Grayling in Crawford County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

U.S.S. Grayling Anchor

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

1. U.S.S. Grayling Anchor Marker

Inscription. Anchor and chain from the
Submarine U.S.S. Grayling (SSN-646)
Launched June 22, 1967
Portsmouth, N.H.
Decommissioned Dec. 10, 1996
Groton, Conn.

(second marker)
In memory of Lt. Commander Arthur Thayer, distinguished WWII veteran, respected educator, and dedicated community leader, who was responsible for bringing home this anchor from the USS Grayling.

Erected by GHS class of 1962.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Cold • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 44° 39.545′ N, 84° 42.712′ W. Marker is in Grayling, Michigan, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of South James Street (Michigan Route 72) and Charles Street, on the right when traveling south on South James Street. The marker is located at the American Legion Post 106. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 South James Street, Grayling MI 49738, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City of Grayling and Camp Grayling Partnership (here, next to this marker); The M4 Sherman (a few steps from this marker); The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (within shouting distance of this marker); The 75 MM Pack Howitzer

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(within shouting distance of this marker); M60 Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Shoppenagon / Shoppenagon's Homesite (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Au Sable Riverboat Commemoration (about 300 feet away); Crawford County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grayling.

Also see . . .
1. Submarines have anchors, but shouldn't. Summary

A submarine sailor's description of the uselessness of an anchor for a submarine.

(Submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

2. Submarine incident off Kola Peninsula. Summary:

On March 20, 1993, The U.S.S. Grayling was involved in an underwater collision with the Russian nuclear ballistic submarine K-407 Novomoskovsk.

(Submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Additional commentary.
1. U.S.S. Grayling
The attack submarine U.S.S. Grayling was the 5th ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Grayling, a freshwater salmon. This 5th to take the name is appropriate because

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

2. U.S.S. Grayling Anchor Marker

the submarine is of the Sturgeon (SSN-637) class which were mostly named after various sea-dwelling creatures.

— Submitted January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

3. U.S.S. Grayling Anchor Marker

U.S.S. Grayling at sea image. Click for full size.

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4. U.S.S. Grayling at sea

U.S.S. Grayling Anchor image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

5. U.S.S. Grayling Anchor

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.