Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Still on Patrol
Courage Runs Deep
Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008
1. Still on Patrol Marker
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 submarines still on "patrol."
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
[Listed are the 52 submarines lost in World War II and and "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 · R 12 · Robalo · Runner · S 26 · S 27 · S 28 · S 36 · S 39 · S 44 · Scamp · Scorpion · Sculpin · Sealion · Seawolf · Shark I · Shark II · Snook · Swordfish · Tang · Trigger · Triton · Trout · Tullibee · Wahoo
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Mark XIV Torpedo
Main armament of World War II Submarines
Warhead: 600 pound explosive charge
Length: 20.5 feet
Diameter: 21 inches
Weight: 3000 pounds
Let us also not forget the 427 gallant men lost in 15 U.S. Submarine Disasters from 1900 to 1975
Erected 1976 by The U.S. Submarine Veterans W.W.II, DelMarVA Chapter.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Still On Patrol series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 38° 58.877′ N, 76° 28.585′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Memorial is on Turner Joy Road, 0.3 miles east of Santee Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located on the grounds of the United States Naval Academy. A picture ID is required to enter the Academy grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Turner Joy Rd, Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Paddle Bell (here, next to this marker); Triton Light (a few steps from this marker); The Sea Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Foremast of the U.S.S. Maine (within shouting
Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008
2. Still on Patrol Marker
Also see . . .
1. On Eternal Patrol - Submarines that Sustained Losses. This site includes information on the 52 submarines lost, as well as the 56 others who sustained the loss of at least one man during World War II (Submitted on April 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. Reddit discussion about “Still on Patrol”. An entry:
It's sad to think they may never come back, but “still on eternal patrol” is the most badass thing I've heard.(Submitted on December 31, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.)
Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008
3. Still on Patrol and Paddle Bell Markers
Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008
4. Still on Patrol Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 63,371 times since then and 662 times this year. Last updated on July 9, 2023, by Darrin McNeice of Camino, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
