February 24, 2013

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Destroyer off the coast of Surf City!

USS Murphy Memorial

USS Murphy Memorial

In 1943 the USS Murphy was literally cut in half 71 nautical miles true east of Surf City.  This memorial stands today in Surf City’s Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Veteran's Memorial Park, Surf City

Veteran’s Memorial Park, Surf City

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