Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John P. Holland’s First Submarine
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011
1. John P. Holland’s First Submarine Marker
a one man craft with engine which after a series of trials was sunk in the Passaic River at this spot where she lay buried until raised in 1927 by a group of Paterson youths who presented her to the City of Paterson October 1, 1927.
This tablet is placed in the year 1932
by the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders in co-operation with
The Passaic County Historical Society
Erected 1932 by Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders & The Passaic County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1854.
Location. 40° 54.915′ N, 74° 10.949′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street (County Route 666) and Wayne Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Great Falls Hydroelectric Station (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Ellen Kramer (about 500 feet away); Captain Eric M. Graupe (about 600 feet away); Passaic Falls (about 600 feet away); Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic
this page online
Also see . . . John Philip Holland: The Father of the Modern Submarine. Interesting Engineering website entry (Submitted on December 16, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011
2. John P. Holland’s First Submarine Marker
John P. Holland developed the first submarine that was formally commissioned by the U.S. Navy, and the first submarine used by the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011
3. Marker on Front Street
The Passaic River, where the submarine was tested and where it sank, can be seen behind the marker.
via Interesting Engineering, unknown
4. John P. Holland
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011
5. The Passaic River
This is the spot where John Holland’s Submarine sank and was later recovered.
via Wikipedia, 2016
6. The submarine on display at the Paterson Museum, New Jersey
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011
7. Great Falls of Paterson
John P. Holland's Submarine sank just above the Great Falls of Paterson.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,327 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on December 16, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on December 16, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7. submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
