Mare Island in Vallejo in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Anchor for the USS TREPANG (SS412)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado
1. Anchor for the USS TREPANG (SS412) Marker
The Trepang received the Navy Unit Commendation for outstanding heroism and five Battle Stars during World War II. She was decommissioned in June, 1946, and placed in reserve at Mare Island, where she was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in June, 1967.
This historic anchor was originally cast at The Navy Yard in Norfolk, Virginia in 1935 and weighs approximately 2,500 pounds.
USS TREPANG (SS412)
Authorized | 8 June 1942
Keel Laid | 25 June 1943
Launched | 23 March 1944
Commissioned | 22 May 1944
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1944.
Location. 38° 6.018′ N, 122° 16.13′ W. Marker is in Vallejo, California, in Solano County. It is on Mare Island. Marker can be reached from Nimitz Avenue south of 7th Street when traveling east. The metal markers are
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charlene Haught Johnson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 24 Pounder from the USS Independence (approx. 0.2 miles away); USS Hartford 10 Inch Dahlgren Smooth Bore Cannon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fourth Marine Division Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farragut Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); Breech Loading Cannon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mare Island Navy Yard Work Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); German Marder and Torpedo (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vallejo.
More about this marker. There are two identical markers on either side of the anchor.
Also see . . .
1. Trepang I (SS-412). Naval History and Heritage Command
"On the night of 30 September, Trepang spotted a fast convoy departing Tokyo Bay. The submarine gav'3 chase and closed in on a group of ships which included two large tankers, a small freighter, and an escort. The submarine fired an overlapping spread of torpedoes which struck the freighter, 750-ton Takunan Maru, and sent her to the bottom."(Submitted on March 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
2. Bravest Submariner Who Earned 5 Navy Crosses
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, February 25, 2023
2. Anchor for the USS TREPANG (SS412) Marker
"A student of Christian Science, Davenport was dubbed the “praying skipper” and was known for his daring attacks against Japanese ships, often executed on the surface to gain additional speed. In all, he was credited during the Pacific War with sinking eight Japanese ships and damaging 10. While none of the men under his command were lost, he and his crews experienced many close calls and escapes. He credited his religious faith for his successes."(Submitted on March 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, February 25, 2023
3. Anchor for the USS TREPANG (SS412) Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, February 25, 2023
4. Sign in Front of the Anchor
1854 1996
Where the tools of freedom were forged for 142 years
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
