U.S. Submarine Memorial - Portland Oregon
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N 45° 30.462 W 122° 39.962
10T E 526088 N 5039406
Submariners memorial at OMSI in Portland Oregon.
Waymark Code: WM5219
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member cldisme
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The plaque reads;

Dedicated to the memory of
our shipmates who gave their lives
while serving their country
in the U.S Submarine Force.

These gallant men gave
the supreme sacrifice to protect our
freedom and the American way of life.

Their legacy will continue to live on
in future generations.

Blueback Base
United States
Submarine Veterans
Portland Oregon

The entire display of the USS Blueback has been declared a memorial to those who are on "Eternal Patrol". A dedication speech entitled STILL ON PATROL--BUT SILENT NO LONGER was given by then Secretary of the Navy, John H. Dalton at the dedication ceremony of The Blueback Memorial on May 14th, 1994.

The screw (propeller) was removed and placed overlooking the Blueback's berth and the Willamette River to commemorate and honor those who have given their lives in service. At the nearby entrance to the dock that is adjacent another memorial reads as follows;

"Lest We Forget

These words, cut in stone, are a tribute to all submariners
who volunteered to serve their country in the
submarine service of the United States of America.

Never let it be said of any of us that we
forgot our shipmates on eternal patrol.

Dedicated by
U.S. Submarine Veterans
World War II
Oregon Chapter
May 14, 1994"

The USS Bluback from the memorial

Relevent website: [Web Link]

List if there are any visiting hours:
If you wish to visit the inside of the USS Blueback you need to visit between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Entrance fees (if any):
Free if visiting the memorial on the riverbank. If you choose to visit the submarine the cost is $5.50 for youth and adult, Tech Tours $15.00 Camp In $51.00

Date dedicated: 05/14/1994

Sponsor(s): U.S. Bluback Submarine Veterens

Parking coordinates: Not Listed
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