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Historical Marker Dedication
On 11 October 2003, 1400 at Liberty Park, (down by the waterfront) a beautiful granite historical marker was dedicated in memory of the 28 boats that were made in Manitowoc, WI and shipped down the Illinois River during WWII.

Peoria Journal Star Article dated 12 Oct 03.

Please click on a picture below to see the marker and some of those present.
Historical Marker Front
Historical Marker Back
Plaque Presentation
Peoria Base Officer
Those Present
Marker 1
Marker 2
Marker 5
Marker 4
Marker 3
Marker 6
Marker 7
Marker 8
Marker 9
Marker 10
Cromwell Memorial - Henry, Illinois.  During June's monthly meeting the base met in Henry, IL and field dayed they Cromwell Memorial in preparation for Henry's 4th of July Parade.  Check out the pictures below.
Hard at Work
Cromwell Citation
Cromwell Memorial Workers
WWII Boats
SS-212 Model
SS-212
SS-212 Port Side
SS-212 Stbd Side
SS-212 Shipyard Workers
2008 Submarine Birthday Ball - 12 April 2008.  Salty evening enjoyed by all!

More info in the SubBall Flyer.
BD Pics
Longest & Shortest Qualified
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Birthday Cake
Dale Scott (qualified the longest) & MM1(SS) Khalil Santos (most recently qualified) cut the cake!
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Birthday Pictures
4th of July Parade - Henry, IL
Henry Parade
Henry Tolling of the Bells
Henry Parade
Henry Parade
Henry Parade
Henry Parade
Henry Parade
Henry Tolling of the Bells
Henry Tolling of the Bells
109th Submarine Birthday Ball

Saturday April 18, 2009

Pretty good birthday for a 109 year old!