Taffy 3 Memorial
8.9 • War memorial
Bronze bust of Admiral Sprague stands on a black granite pedestal surrounded by thirteen polished black granite panels arranged in a V-shape. Inscriptions on the pedestal and panels provide historical details about ships and battle. The memorial offers a waterfront setting and serves as a historic tribute to Task Unit 77.4.3 and its men.
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"These historical sites feature polished black granite panels representing ships."
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The Taffy 3 Memorial features inscriptions detailing the historical significance of the naval battle.
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The memorial is located in a waterfront park along Harbor Drive, south of Navy Pier.
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It serves as a tribute to Vice Admiral Clifton A. F. Sprague and his naval forces.
1198 W G St, San Diego, California, United States
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