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

‘Miike Maru’

Historical Point of Interest

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011

1. ‘Miike Maru’ Marker

Inscription. At this site on August 31, 1896, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha Steamer ‘Miike Maru’ arrived with her cargo of tea. This was the first regularly scheduled steamer service between the Orient and Seattle and marked the birth of Seattle as an international port

Erected National Maritime Day – 1968

Erected 1968 by Yukon Club & Propeller Club – Port of Seattle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 47° 36.402′ N, 122° 20.478′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Downtown Seattle. Marker can be reached from Alaskan Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 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. "Ton of Gold" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Visit of President Theodore Roosevelt’s “Great White Fleet” (within shouting distance of this marker); Joshua Greene (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Waterfront History (about 400 feet away); First Avenue (about 700 feet away); "This Market Is Yours"

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(about 700 feet away); Welcome to The Public Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colonial Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011

2. ‘Miike Maru’ 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 752 times since then and 41 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.