[2] The USS Delaware was burned in 1861 at the Gosport Navy Yard to prevent Confederate capture at the start of the Civil War.

When the ravages of the elements again threatened, the Class of 1891 had the statue cast in bronze and presented it to the Brigade of Midshipmen and Naval Academy.

Naval Gun Factory Navy Yard Washington, D.C. 1929 Tamanend is sometimes referred to as the "God of 2.0," the passing grade point average at the Academy.

Midshipmen toss pennies at the quiver on Tamanend's back for good luck during their exam periods and Army-Navy competitions.

9th company's Team Tamenend, currently commanded by MIDN 1/C Ward, is responsible for spirit boards to be painted and displayed around Tamanend's base before major events and home games (e.g. for Parents' Weekend in August, Homecoming in the fall, before Army-Navy contests, and for Commissioning Week in May).