...and not just any submarine,
Featured in the N.Y. Times Bestselling book "Blind Man’s Bluff: The Untold Story Of Submarine Espionage" by Sherry Sontag and the subject of a television documentary, the U.S.S. Lapon was a proud cold war warrior who stood guard to protect our country and now needs a good home here in the heart of America!
The Ozark-Runner Base of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. along with our friends at the American Legion Post 639 on South Scenic are bringing the conning tower of the U.S.S. Lapon home to Springfield, Missouri and we need your help. Lapon Sail Project Information
The links below have all the information about our project to bring the Lapon home to Springfield along with information on how you can help! All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated
Donations and Contact Information
American Legion Letter to NAVSEA
USS Nathanael Greene Memorial Project
Arrival Pictures!
American Legion Post 639 0900 12/8/4
Most of Springfield's TV stations were present along with Ozark's Maturity and Ozark Mountaineer Magazines. Now all we have to do is wait until warm weather and get started on the foundation.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I cannot express the undying gratitude we owe to Mr. Glen Garrett of Tri-state Motor Transit in Joplin, Mo. and Professional Equipment Movers in Springfield, Mo. I have attached the phone numbers to these wonderfully supportive establishments if you feel the desire to express your gratitude as well...
Engineering Plans
The Ozark-Runner Base would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Bockman and his staff for their efforts and have added the Bockman Engineering website to the list of base friends. Please feel free to e-mail Gary and thank him for his involvement or phone them at 417-877-0611.
Ozark-Runner Friends
Please take the time to visit these local companies who have been supportive of the USS Lapon Sail Project.
Tri-State Motor Transit Company
Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bockman Engineering Services, LLC
Important Links
United States Submarine Veteran's Inc.