San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Buque Escuela Juan Sebastian de Elcano
Photographed By Kevin W., March 4, 2015
1. Buque Escuela Juan Sebastian de Elcano Marker
Commemorating the visit of the officers and men
Buque Escuela Juan Sebastian de Elcano
in homage to their comrades-at-arms who at this place raised and defended the flag of Spain - 1797 to 1821
Dedicado en pax y amistad
San Diego, California, April 1983
Erected 1983 by Fort Guijarros Museum Foundation and the U.S. Navy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 32° 41.024′ N, 117° 14.215′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is at the intersection of Rosecrans Street and Guijarros Road on Rosecrans Street. This Marker is located inside Naval Base Point Loma. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Diego CA 92106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ballast Point Whaling Station Site (a few steps from this marker); Fort Guijarros Site (a few steps from this marker); Cabrillo Landing (a few steps from this marker); Fort Rosecrans (a few steps from this marker); Moreton Bay Fig (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Post Chapel, Building 213 (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Holy Mass Celebrated in California
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Photographed By Kevin W., March 4, 2015
2. Buque Escuela Juan Sebastian de Elcano Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 619 times since then and 151 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
