Ships' Captains Graffiti in Skagway, Alaska
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
N 59° 26.791 W 135° 19.359
8V E 481703 N 6589818
In the late 1800's it became a tradition that the first time a ship arrived at this port, the captain would paint the name of his ship on the cliff at dockside. This tradition continues even today.
Waymark Code: WM3JFB
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member OpinioNate
Views: 68
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It looks like now, every time a new captain arrives-even if it's a ship that is already on the cliff, they commemorate it with a new sign.

Thanks to 4forfun for this discovery.

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Type of Surface: Canvas
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