USS Corvina Memorial, Fernley
fernley, nv
Discription:
A torpedo and plaques that list the names of the crew lost on the Corvina. a plaque installed over the plaques with the names of the crew reads, “With this memorial, the U.S. Submarine veterans and friends honor the brave shipmates lost on this boat and the other 51 boats in WWII and all submarines past, present, and future.” A pedestal lists the names of the Corvina Base members that have gone on eternal patrol. The pedestal reads, “United States Submarine Veterans. To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments, pledge, loyalty and patriotism to the United States government.”
Responsible Organization/Individuals
Corvina Base, Reno
Designed By:
Corvina Base, Reno
Address:
14 Veteran's Wy, Fernley, NV 89408
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Ceremonies: yes
History:
The Corvina was the only American submarine to be sunk by a Japanese submarine during WWII. The submarine memorial remembers and honors her loss of 82 crew members. Japanese records examined after WWII indicate that the IJN Submarine I-176 fired three torpedoes at a surfaced American submarine “causing a great explosion sound.” The Corvina became the only American submarine known to be sunk by a Japanese submarine during WWII. The final resting place for Corvina and her crew is at the geographic portion 05 degrees, 50’ N, 151 degrees, 10’ E. The USS Corvina (SS226) was assigned to the State of Nevada by the USSVWWII in the 1960s. The Gato-class submarine is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Corvina, any of various important food fishes related to the weakfish and the croaker of the Atlantic coast.