BIGGEST - Sandcastle on South Padre Island TX
Posted by: 
PeterNoG
N 26° 05.354 W 097° 09.850
14R E 683606 N 2886859
This Superlative, the largest sandcastle on South Padre Island is in front of the Tourist Information Center on Padre Boulevard about 1/3 mile north of Queen Isabella Causeway.
Waymark Code: WMKMEG
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2014
Views: 7
This Sandcastle was conceived and carved by island artist Andy Hancock. It took about 550 hours and is made completely from approximately 60 tons of river sand. The wires coming out of the top are just to keep the birds off. River sand has a higher clay content and is stronger once packed than beach sand.
The size is 15 ft. high, 22 ft. wide and 11 ft deep.
It is sprayed with a coating of diluted Elmer's Glue to form a weatherproof shell on the outside. It is NOT held up by the glue.
Type of documentation of superlative status: Signage
Location of coordinates: right beside sandcastle
Web Site: Not listed
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