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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AZ3_new-bridge_Hackensack-NJ.html
The first "new bridge" erected in 1745. It was a strategic crossing during the Revolution used by Washington's army during the 1776 retreat. In 1888/89, the wooden span was replaced by this iron swing-bridge, now the oldest such bridge of its kind…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18OU_memory-of-the-defenders-of-the-union_Hackensack-NJ.html
To the Perpetual Memory of the Defenders of the Union 1861-1865.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17TC_talos-sam-n-6_Hackensack-NJ.html
Specifications:Diameter: 28"Length: 19'-2"Weight: 2,700 lbsWings: 9'-2"Range: 65 MilesEngines: RamjetWarhead: Conventional 300 lbs - NuclearNavigation: Radio ControlledBooster: 2,950 lbs of Thrust Solid Fuel
First test October 1951.Used on US N…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17TB_terrier-sam-n-7_Hackensack-NJ.html
Specifications:Diameter: 12"Length: 27 ftWeight: 3000 lbsWings: 47"Range: 15 Miles - Ceiling of 10 MilesWarhead: 218 lbsNavigation: Radio ControlledSpeed: Mach 1.8Booster: 1,290 lbs of Thrust
The Terrier Missile was used by most US Naval vessel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17T3_bofor-40-mm-auto-cannon_Hackensack-NJ.html
Specifications:Caliber: 40 MMWeight: 6,500 lbsRate of Fire: 6,500 lbsRate of Fire: 160 Rounds per Min.Range: 4500 Yards (Tracer Burn Out)Velocity: 2890 ft/secWarhead: Armor Piercing/High Explosive
This weapon could be used as a single gun or in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17T0_underwater-mk16-mine_Hackensack-NJ.html
This type of mine was deployed from surface ships and submarines. The larger round section of the mine contains 600 lbs of cast TNT. When the enemy ship moves near the mine, the smaller float makes contact and sets off the detonator. The main expl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17SZ_regulus-i-ssm-n-8_Hackensack-NJ.html
Specifications:Diameter: 56" ? ? ? Length: 32' - 2"Weight: 10,311 lbs ? ? ? Wings: 21' - 0"Range: 500 Nautical MilesEngines: RamjetWarhead: 3,000 lbs or a 10 kiloton nuclear deviceNavigation: Radio controlled by Radar Picket SubmarinesBooster: Two…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17SY_lark-anti-aircraft-missile_Hackensack-NJ.html
The Lark Anti-aircraft Missile Program began in late 1944, when the U.S. Navy needed a new weapon against the ever more serious Japanese suicide-bomber (Kamikaze) threat. In January 1945, a Lark configuration had been established and requirements …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17SX_polaris-a-1-missle_Hackensack-NJ.html
Prime Contractor: Lockheed Missiles and Space CompanyType: Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM)Diameter: 4' - 6"Length: 28'Weight: 28,000 lbsWing or Fin Span: NonePower Plant: Solid PropellantSpeed: HypersonicRange: 1,380 milesGuidance: Inertial, Celesti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17SV_pbr-mark-ii-river-patrol-boat_Hackensack-NJ.html
Specifications:Hull: FiberglassBeam: 11' - 8"Length: 31' - 11"Weight: 18,000 lbsSpeed: 35 knotsEngines: Two Detroit V350 Marine DieselJet Pumps: Two Jacuzzi's at 10,000 Gals/MinArmament: Forward - Twin 50 cal. Machine Guns? ? ? Center - One M60 7.…