On 11 November 2001 the San Leandro Submarine memorial was dedicated in a ceremony that was attended by about 175 people at the San Leandro Marina.
There was a bell ringing for 65 lost submarines. (52 lost during WWII, 10 prior, and 3 after). Patriotic music was furnished by the Aahmes Shrine Legion of Honor Band, and submarine veterans unveiled the monuments. The Mayor of San Leandro and Rear Admiral Metcalf spoke.
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