Crescent City in Del Norte County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Tetrapod
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 16, 2021
1. Tetrapod Marker
These giant jacks are used to protect harbors from damaging current. As waves hit the tetrapods, the force of the water is dissipated by the curve of the legs. There are 1630 tetrapods on the ocean side of the Crescent City breakwater. There are 1900 tetrapods and 768 steel reinforced dolos on the newer leg of the jetty.
This 25-ton tetrapod was on display near Front Street and was moved nearly three feet off a pedestal by the force of the March 28, 1964 Tsunami.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1964.
Location. 41° 45.217′ N, 124° 11.478′ W. Marker is in Crescent City, California, in Del Norte County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and N Street, on the right when traveling east on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1397 Front St, Crescent City CA 95531, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s North Coast, specifically on the Coast Ranges, and in the Klamath Mountains. It is also on the American Pacific Coast and in the Pacific Northwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Crescent City Tsunami, 1964 (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Redwood National Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tsunamis are Synonymous With Crescent City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tsunami ! (approx. 0.2 miles away); S.S. Emidio (approx.
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Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Tetrapod and Marker
The original pedestal is the round pad behind it.
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 16, 2021
3. Tetrapod, off its pedestal
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,694 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on September 16, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
