Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Triton Light
Photographed by Kevin W., March 15, 2008
1. Triton Light (upper) Marker
The globe containing water from the 22 seas can be seen inside the structure.
The globe within this monument contains water collected by the U.S.S. Triton (SSRN-586), from the twenty-two seas transited during the first submerged circumnavigation of the world in 1960.
(Lower Marker):
This light is dedicated to the safe return of all those who go down to the sea in ships.
Erected 1959 by Class of 1945.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 38° 58.885′ N, 76° 28.574′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is on Turner Joy Road, on the right when traveling east. 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 in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in the Chesapeake Bay Region, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Still on Patrol (a few steps from this marker); The Paddle Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sea Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Foremast of the U.S.S. Maine (within shouting distance of this marker); Vice Admiral William Porter Lawrence, USN (approx. Ό mile away); Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale (approx. Ό mile away); Admiral Ben Moreell (approx. Ό mile away); Norman Scott Natatorium (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
Regarding Triton Light. About a year after the light was installed, USS Triton (SSN-586) completed her historic submerged circumnavigation. Considering the coincidence of names, the crew of Triton provided samples of water from the 22 seas through which their boat had passed, which were used to fill a globe built into the light.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for the USS Triton (SSRN-586).
Photographed by Kevin W., March 15, 2008
2. Triton Light (lower) Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., March 15, 2008
3. Triton Light Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., March 15, 2008
4. Class of 1945 Crest
The Naval Academy Crest is on the other two sides.
Photographed by Kevin W., March 15, 2008
5. Triton Light Marker
Located on the U.S. Naval Academy seawall where the Severn River meets the waters of Spa Creek and the Annapolis City Harbor.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4,067 times since then and 146 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 29, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
