G. O. Ahlman Memorial -- Superior WI
N 46° 42.389 W 092° 00.533
15T E 575761 N 5173024
This waymark is a flat metal memorial plaque shaped like a Great Lakes ore freighter dedicated to G. O. Ahlman (16 Apr 1916 - 3 Sep 2009).
Waymark Code: WMF5NF
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2012
Views: 8
This flat metal marker commemorates the life of Gilbert O. Ahlman, who sailed on ore freighters on the Great Lakes. He was a member of the Seafarers International Union of North America.
From the Americal Maritime Officer, Vol. 39 issue #12 Dec 2009:
Gilbert Ahlman, who sailed on the Great Lakes with AMO, died Sep 3 2009 at age 93.
AMO is an umbrella organization made up of several maritime-trades-related unions.
According to the Social Security Death Index, Mr. Ahlman died in Maricopa, Arizona.
Whoever applied this elegant and simple memorial to Mr. Ahlman on the sidewalk to the breakwater at Wisconsin Point (and why) is a mystery. Mr. Ahlman must have been well-remembered by friends or deeply emotionally connected to the shipping industry on Lake Superior to be memorialized in this manner, so far from where he lived at the time of his passing.
List if there are any visiting hours:
The park is closed to vehicle traffic and no parking is allowed from 2300-0400. No camping is allowed at WI Point between 2230 and 0500, except during the spring smelt run. Source: www.ci.superior.wi.us
Entrance fees (if any):
none
Parking coordinates: N 46° 42.333 W 092° 00.552
Sponsor(s): Unknown
Relevent website: Not listed
Date dedicated: Not listed
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