Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
USS Pampanito (SS-383)
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2024
1. USS Pampanito Marker
USS Pampanito (SS-383) has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site represents national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
Erected 1986 by National Park Service - U.S. Department of the Interior; and San Francisco Maritime National Park.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 37° 48.59′ N, 122° 24.985′ W. Memorial is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Fisherman's Wharf. It is on Fisherman's Wharf north of The Embarcadero, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Pier 45 Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco CA 94133, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is on California’s Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Still On Patrol (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Ships Born in World War II (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); What a Bargain! (about 400 feet away); Dominic Paul DiMaggio (about 700 feet away); Remembering John Mikulin (about 700 feet away); St. Francis of Assisi by Beniamino Bufano (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alaska Packers (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Port in Action (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Regarding USS Pampanito (SS-383). Hull No. 230. Built for U.S. Maritime Commission by New England Ship Building Co., So. Portland, ME; June 1943.
Also see . . . USS Pampanito (SS-383). (Submitted on August 26, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. National Maritime Museum Assoc USS Pampanito (SS-383)
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2024
2. USS Pampanito Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2024
3. USS Pampanito
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2024
4. USS Pampanito
Photographed by Grace C. Miller, October 8, 2012
5. USS Pampanito
The marker is visible behind the barrier.
Photographed by Grace C. Miller, October 8, 2012
6. Monument near Pampanito
Commemorating the 52 U.S. Submarines lost in action during WWII.
Photographed by Bob Taylor, 1995
7. USS Pampanito
Under tow beneath the Golden Gate Bridge in a scene from the theatrical film Down Periscope.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6. submitted on August 19, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 7. submitted on August 24, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
