West Freemason in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

USS Scorpion (SSN-589)

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 11, 2010

1. USS Scorpion (SSN-589) Marker

Inscription. USS Scorpion, a Skipjack class nuclear-powered attack submarine homeported in Norfolk, Virginia began a Mediterranean deployment in February 1968. The following May 22nd, while homeward bound from that deployment, she was lost with her entire crew of 99 brave men some 400 miles southwest of the Azores. In October 1968, her remains were found on the sea floor over 10,000 feet below the surface.
This memorial is dedicated to the men of Scorpion who are on eternal patrol and to the men of today's submarine force who continue to sail in harm's way in defense of our nation.
U.S. Submarine Veterans

Erected 2002 by U.S. Submarine Veterans.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lost at Sea, and the Still On Patrol series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1968.

Location. 36° 50.92′ N, 76° 17.665′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in West Freemason. Marker is on Bousch Street near Wisconsin Square ft of Harbor St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norfolk VA 23510, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USS Liberty AGTR-5 (here, next to this marker); USS Nimitz (CVN-68)

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(here, next to this marker); USS Cole (DDG 67) (here, next to this marker); USS Forrestal CVA/CV/AVT-59 (here, next to this marker); USS Belknap (CG 26) (here, next to this marker); USS Iowa (BB-61) (here, next to this marker); USS Kearsarge (CV-33) (here, next to this marker); USS Newport News CA-148 (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Also see . . .
1. USS Scorpion - Historynet. (Submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. USS Scorpion - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

USS Scorpion (SSN-589) Marker (Right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. USS Scorpion (SSN-589) Marker (Right)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 973 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 27, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2. submitted on January 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.