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Medal - USS Simon Lake (Bremerton, Washington) ND
| Bronze | 13.1 g | 31.5 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.1 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#390734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crane and center legend encircled by two-branched wreath and upper legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P.S.N.S.
BREMERTON, WASH.
KEEL LAID JAN. 7, 1963
CHRISTENED FEB. 8, 1964
COMMISSIONED NOV. 7, 1964
LENGTH 642’ BEAM 85’
FIRST POLARIS SUB TENDER
R.A.P.
Unabridged legend: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Designer: Robert A. Perry
Edge
Plain
Comment
The USS Simon Lake was the lead ship in its class of submarine tenders in the United States Navy, named after Simon Lake, a pioneering designer of early submarines.
