Missile Tests

Missile Tests (HM1GMC)

Location: Topsail Beach, NC 28445 Pender County
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Country: United States of America
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N 34° 21.977', W 77° 37.733'

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U.S. Navy successfully tested ram jet engines in rocket flights, 1946-48. Observation towers line Topsail Island; Assembly Building 2 blocks west.
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HM NumberHM1GMC
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Marker NumberD 104
Year Placed2008
Placed ByNorth Carolina Office of Archives and History
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, September 15th, 2014 at 10:15pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 258244 N 3805901
Decimal Degrees34.36628333, -77.62888333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 21.977', W 77° 37.733'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 21' 58.62" N, 77° 37' 43.98" W
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Area Code(s)910
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 801-899 NC-50, Topsail Beach NC 28445, US
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