Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Paddle Bell

Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008

1. The Paddle Bell Marker

Inscription. U. S. S. Paddle (SS 263) carried this bell throughout World War II. Similar bells were carried by all U. S. Submarines.

Upon this bell we toll the loss of 52 American submarines and crew of 3,621 officers and enlisted men who went down fighting during WW II.
Additionally, we recognize those lost during peace time operations:
U.S.S. Thresher (SSN 593) - 129 Crew
U.S.S. Scorpion (SSN 589) - 99 Crew

May the list end here

Sailor rest your oar

Erected 2000 by U.S. Submarine Veterans WW II DelMarVa Chapter, U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. Chesapeake Base.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the Still On Patrol series lists.

Location. 38° 58.874′ N, 76° 28.588′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on Turner Joy Road, on the left when traveling west. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Still on Patrol (here, next to this marker); The Sea Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Triton Light (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. ¼ mile away); Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale (approx. ¼ mile away); Admiral Ben Moreell (approx. ¼ mile away); Norman Scott Natatorium (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.

Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008

2. The Paddle Bell Marker

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Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008

3. The Paddle Bell Marker [back]

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Photographed By Kevin W.

4. Still on Patrol and Paddle Bell Markers

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Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008

5. The Paddle Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,700 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 1, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.