South Historic District in Palatka in Putnam County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Still on Patrol

Photographed By Dave W, April 9, 2023

1. Still on Patrol Marker

Inscription. U.S. Navy submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 officers and 3131 men are on board these 52 U.S. Submarines still on “patrol.”

Albacore • Amberjack • Argonaut • Barbel • Bonefish • Bullhead • Capelin • Cisco • Corvina • Darter • Dorado • Escolar • Flier • Golet • Grampus • Grayback • Grayling • Grenadier • Growler • Grunion • Gudgeon • Harder • Herring • Kete • Lagarto • Perch • Pickerel • Pompano • Robalo • Runner • R-12 • Scamp • Scorpion • Sculpin • Sealion • Seawolf • Shark I • Shark II • Snook • Swordfish • S-26 • S-27 • S-28 • S-36 • S-39 • S-44 • Tang • Trigger • Triton • Trout • Tullibee • Wahoo
We shall never forget that it was our submarines that held the lines against the enemy while our fleets replaced losses and repaired wounds.
Fleet Admiral C.W. Nimitz, U.S.N.

I can assure you that they went down fighting and that their brothers who survived them took a grim toll of our savage enemy to avenge their deaths.
Vice Admiral C.A. Lockwood, Jr., U.S.N.
Commander Submarine Force 1943-1946

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 29° 38.721′ N, 81° 37.759′

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W. Marker is in Palatka, Florida, in Putnam County. It is in the South Historic District. Memorial can be reached from Memorial Parkway east of Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Memorial Pkwy, Palatka FL 32177, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Putnam County High School Band WWII Memorial (here, next to this marker); Basil C. Pearce Jr. USS Tang Memorial (here, next to this marker); Woodmen of the World Vietnam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); William Bartram's Travels (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Presbyterian Church of Palatka (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bartram Trail in Putnam County (about 400 feet away); Explore the St. Johns River (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palatka.

Photographed By Dave W, April 9, 2023

2. Still on Patrol Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.