Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
USS Scamp (SSN-588)
Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2023
1. USS Scamp (SSN-588) Marker
Continuing in the proud tradition of her predecessor
USS Scamp (SS-277) "Still on Patrol"
Keel laid: 23 January 1959, at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California
Launched: 8 October 1960; Commissioned: USS Scamp (SSN-588), 5 June 1961
Complement: 118 Officers and Crew
Decommissioned: 28 April 1988
Citations, Awards and Recognitions
Marjorie Sterret Battleship Fund Award and Gold "MS" for Best Naval Ship in the Pacific Fleet-1964
Highest Naval Tactical Proficiency Score Ever Awarded to a Submarine-1964
Three Meritorious Unit Commendations • Multiple ComSubPac Unit Commendations
Multiple Battle Efficiency E Awards • National Defense Medal • Sea Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal with Two Battle Stars • Multiple Navy Expeditionary Medals
Commanding Officers:
CDR Walter N. Dietzen, Jr. 06/61 - 12/62
CDR Robert E. Crispin, Sr. 12/62 - 12/63
CDR A.J.M. Atkins 12/63 - 07/66
CDR John F. Drain 07/66 - 04/69
CDR Dickinson M. Smith 04/69 - 02/73
CDR Daniel B. Branch 02/73 - 07/76
CDR John F. Groth 07/76 - 04/79
CDR Ralph Schlichter 04/79 - 07/82
CDR Thomas P. Guilfoil 07/82 - 07/85
CDR David Duma 07/85 - 04/88
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Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1959.
Location. 30° 16.342′ N, 98° 52.036′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Washington Street on East Main Street. The marker is located in the central section of the WWII Veterans Memorial Courtyard which is a part of the National Museum of the Pacific War. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 E Main St, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S.S. Maury (DD-401) (here, next to this marker); Second Marine Division, FMF (here, next to this marker); 4th Naval Construction Battalion (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Hornet (here, next to this marker); Quentin R. Sawyer (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Kankakee (AO-39) (here, next to this marker); The Two DeHavens (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Taylor (DD/DDE-468) (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Also see . . . USS Scamp (SSN-588). Wikipedia
USS Scamp (SSN-588), a Skipjack-class nuclear-powered submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the scamp,(Submitted on January 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)a member of the fish family Serranidae.Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 20232. The USS Scamp (SSN-588) Marker is on the far right of the markers
Public Domain - US Navy Photo, circa 1970s
3. USS Scamp (SSN-588)
The U.S. Navy submarine USS Scamp (SSN-588) off San Francisco, California (USA).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 69 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
