The World's First Seaplane Flight
Jan. 26, 1911.
Commemorating
The World's First Seaplane
Flight Jan. 26, 1911. By
Glenn H. Curtiss.
His Seaplane was built
here and flown from the
waters of Spanish Bight
San Diego, California.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1911.
Location. 32° 42.173′ N, 117° 11.659′ W. Marker is on Naval Air Station, North Island, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on McCain Boulevard, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coronado CA 92118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ships Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); C-2A Greyhound (within shouting distance of this marker); H-46 40 Years of Service (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vice Admiral Edward H. Martin (approx. ¼ mile away); James B. Stockdale (approx. 0.7 miles away); First Military Flying School (approx. one mile away); Carrothers Court (approx. 1.2 miles away); San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation (approx. 1.3 miles away).
Additional keywords. Naval Air Station, North Island
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. 4. submitted on October 15, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.