Herndon Monument, Historic monument at Naval Academy in Annapolis, United States
The Herndon Monument stands 21 feet tall as a grey granite obelisk with measurements of 400 by 71 by 71 inches on the Naval Academy grounds.
The monument honors Commander William Herndon, who sacrificed his life while saving 149 passengers during the sinking of SS Central America in September 1857.
First-year Naval Academy students participate in climbing the monument to replace a dixie cup hat with an upperclassman's cover, marking their advancement.
The monument's location near the Naval Academy Chapel provides visitors with an opportunity to observe both the memorial and the annual climbing tradition.
The Class of 1972 set the fastest climbing record at 1 minute 30 seconds, while the Class of 1998 took 4 hours due to secured hat placement.
Location: Maryland
GPS coordinates: 38.98230,-76.48590
Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:03
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