Downtown Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

“Great White Fleet”

Historical Point of Interest

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011

1. “Great White Fleet” Marker

Inscription. The U.S. Navy’s “Great White Fleet” arrived Seattle May 23 and departed May 27, 1908 to continue their famous 46,000 mile round the world cruise. Part of the fleet anchored in Elliot Bay near this site and the crews disembarked here at the foot of Lenor and Virginia Streets – then known as Piers 9 & 10.

Erected National Maritime Day 1961

Erected 1961 by Yukon Club & Propeller Club – Port of Seattle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 47° 36.569′ N, 122° 20.735′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Downtown Seattle. Marker is on Alaskan Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2001 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Where did this bridge used to go? / Where does this bridge go now? (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to The Public Market (about 600 feet away); Guiry/Schillestad Buildings (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bell Street Terminal, Pier 66 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Seattle-Galway Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bell Street Bridge

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Waterfront History (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Welcome to The Public Market (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011

2. “Great White Fleet” Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 782 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.