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HA. 19 (Midget Submarine)

Fredericksburg, Texas
County of Gillespie.
340 East Main Street (Adm. Nimitz Museum)
National Register Number: 89001428
 Resource type: Structure.
Property type: Defense - naval facility. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Congressional District: TX-11 Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: Museum exhibit; http://www.maritime.org/hnsa-ha19.htm.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - June 30, 1989):
HA-19 is one of five Japanese midget submarines that tried to attack ships inside Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. She ran aground and was subsequently captured.

Condition:
Th vessel remains in very good condition, located in climate/light-controlled museum setting.

The submarine and musem were transferred from Texas Parks and Wildlife to the Texas Historical Commission. Major expansion of the museum is underway.

Recommendation/Change since last report:
Continued monitoring, routine cleaning and inspections.


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