Memorial: Ens. Basil Pearce & USS Tang SS-306 Memorial
Ens. Basil Pearce & USS Tang SS-306 Memorial
U.S.S. Tang (SS306) Memorial Located on the St. Johns River waterfront at Palatka, Florida
Description
U.S.S Tang/The Basil C. Pearce, Jr Memorial is located in Frank Godwin Park, adjacent to the Veteran's Memorial Fountain. To reach the park area, turn south from US17/CR100 on Second Street, then left on St. Johns Avenue to the park; then turn south on Memorial Parkway. This striking memorial consists of a WWII torpedo positioned horizontally on a brick base. Dedicated by the Basil Pearce Chapter of U.S. Submarine Veterans of WW2, this site pays tribute to the U.S.S.Tang, Ensign Basil C. Pearce, Jr. of Palatka, and those submariners “Still on Patrol.” This memorial is now being maintained by the USS Floriad Base of USSVI. Ensign Pearce died on October 24, 1944, when the Tang sank after being struck by one of her own torpedos. Described as the most successful submarine of WWII with thirty-three kills, only nine of her crew survived the sinking. Basil C. Pearce Sr. served Florida as a State Senator.
Location
Address:
Frank Godwin Park St Johns Ave Palatka FL 32178
Website:
http://www.tangmemorial.com/photos.htm
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USS Tang SS-306
Basil C. Pearce Jr.
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