The McClintock Annex focuses on the extraordinary story of the submarines USS DARTER and USS DACE and their role in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 23-26 1944. Leyte Gulf, Philippine Island, was the largest sea battle in history and the pivotal point in the defeat of the Japanese Empire. The Annex is named for Captain David McClintock, USN, Retired, a Marquette native and commander of the DARTER during the fierce battle.

Key exhibits in the Annex include:

•A large three-dimension diorama depicting the battle and the roles of the DARTER and DACE

•A working World War II submarine periscope Submariner’s uniforms

•A host of World War II submarine memorabilia

The “Silent Service Memorial” and the McClintock Annex to the Marquette Maritime Museum were begun to recognize the accomplishments of a Marquette native son in the largest naval battle in history - the Battle for Leyte Gulf, Phillipines, October 1944. Captain David McClintock commanded a wolfpack; the submarines Darter and Dace. He reported the critical first sightings of the main Japanese battle fleet headed for the US landings on the island of Leyte.

This contact enabled the US Forces to respond and inflict a decisive defeat on the Japanese navy. The two submarines attacked the Japanese fleet, sinking two heavy cruisers and crippling a third.

Captain McClintock insisted the recognition be expanded to include his fellow skipper, Captain B.D. Claggett, USN (retired), the crews of the two submarines and all US submariners who served in World War II.

Honoring

USS DARTER and DACE Crews

Captains D.H. McClintock
and B.D. Claggett

and
all US World War II Sub-Vets