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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Puget Sound Region. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, in the Inside Passage, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
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 Union Record (1918-1928)
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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 1,028 times since then and 30 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.
