'Seaman Comes Home' (The Captain's Return) - St. Louis, MO
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Eagle1977
N 38° 37.740 W 090° 10.911
15S E 745319 N 4279375
This statue commemorates the triumphant return of Lewis & Clark. And Seaman, their faithful companion Seaman.
Waymark Code: WMG1W9
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2013
Views: 11
During the Lewis and Clark expedition to chart a path through the Louisiana Purchase, they were accompanied by a black Newfoundland named Seaman. Seaman was bought for $20 in Pittsburgh.
Throughout the two year journey, Seaman survived a beaver attach (for which Lewis and Clark performed emergency surgery), vicious mosquitoes, and being almost eaten by the Corps of Discovery. In the end, he was misnomered for a decade and had a tributary named for him though it was later renamed.
Finally, artists got it right. Seaman is proudly displayed with his masters for everyone to appreciate.
Breed: Newfoundland
Date Built: 2004
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