National Historic Landmark

USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343)

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

Listed

June 29, 1989

Type

Structure

Period

Industrial

Ref No.

89001229

About this property

USS Clamagore (SS-343) was a Balao-class submarine, which operated as a museum ship at the Patriot's Point Naval & Maritime Museum outside Charleston, South Carolina from 1979 to 2022. Built in 1945 for the United States Navy, she was still in training when World War II ended. She was named for the clamagore. A National Historic Landmark, she was the last surviving example of a GUPPY III type submarine. On 15 October 2022, Clamagore, stripped of sail and superstructure was removed from Patriots Point and towed to Norfolk, Virginia to begin final recycling.

Location

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

32.78978, -79.90756

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Charleston Old and Historic District (Boundary Increase)

Listed

1.2 mi

Charleston Old and Historic District (Boundary Increase)

Industrial

1.2 mi

Nearby Battles

CSS Chicora Operations — Charleston Harbor Patrol 1863-64

1863Civil War

1 mi

Questions about this property

When was USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343) listed on the National Register?

USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1989.

What type of historic resource is USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343)?

USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343) is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343) has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343)?

The period of significance for USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343) is recorded as the industrial era.

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