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 Captain Wilbur E. Dow, Jr. - Lake George, NY, USA Posted by:  neoc1
N 43° 25.223 W 073° 42.556
18T E 604485 N 4808308
A plaque erected to the memory of Captain Wilbur E. Dow, Jr. by the Lake George Steamboat Company is located near their docks at 57 Beach Rd, Lake George, NY.
Waymark Code: WM109D9
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2019
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A monument erected by the Lake George Steamboat Company honors two of former members of the company for their lifetime achievement. A 6' high trapezoid stone base has a pair of bronze plaque. On the front of the stone is a bronze plaque which is inscribed:
They that go down to the sea in ships
and occupy their business on great waters
These see the works of the Lord,
and His wonders in the deep.
107th Psalm
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The plaque on the west side is a memorial to Captain Wilbur E. Dow, Jr. It is inscribed:
Captain Wilbur E. Dow, Jr.
8/5/1906 - 11/14/1991
A man of many abilities; at his best, a sailor.
Born in Brooklyn, raised in Seattle. Boxer, debate
champion, stroke oar University of Washington crew.
Shipped out of Seattle in 1923, ordinary seaman, age
15. Sailed in Round the World Trade with Isthmian
Line. Masters license, any ocean, any tonnage, age
25.
Went ashore in 1931, became world's Foremost Admiralty
Attorney. Director of 23 steamship companies. Enriched
several now famous Greek shipowners. Three successful
oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Led the 1954 Dow Polar Expedition to locate magnetic
North Pole. Subsequently elected to Explorers Club.
Personally saved seaman's retirement home, Sailors
Snug Harbor. Rebuilt the Lake George Steamboat Company,
founded the New Orleans Steamboat Company. Champion
of justice for all seeking his help, fighter for purity
of Lake George's waters.
Wilbur's Way; "I always do what I think is right at
the time and I don't give a damn about the rest".
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Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: Lake George Steamboat Co. at South End of Lake George
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