Shelter Cove in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
In Memory of Our Shipmates
Crew of Coast Guard Helicopter 6541: Lt Laurence Williams, Pilot • Lt Mark Koteek, Co-Pilot • ASMCS Peter Leeman, Rescue Swimmer • AM1 Michael Gill, Flight Mechanic.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1903.
Location. 40° 1.338′ N, 124° 4.175′ W. Marker is in Shelter Cove, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is on Lower Pacific Drive, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whitethorn CA 95589, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cape Mendocino Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); Built to Last (a few steps from this marker); Saving Lighthouse History (a few steps from this marker); Mario Machi (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line).
More about this marker. This memorial tablet is next to the Cape Mendocino Lighthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,505 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.