Pacific Blue Marlin - World Record - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Island, HI
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denben
N 19° 38.448 W 155° 59.836
5Q E 185653 N 2174498
This sculpture can be seen free of charge on the ground floor of the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort in Kailua-Kona.
Waymark Code: WMR5Q5
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2016
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This life-size sculpture depicts a large fish, blue on top with a silvery white underside and a characteristic long bill with two small fish at the base.
Since 1959 the annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) is held at the Kailua pier near the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort.
In 1993 the HIBT has been overshadowed by HIBT Pro-Am preliminary event when Balboa Angling Club's, Ray Hawkes caught a 1,166 pound blue marlin on 50 pound class line to set new IGFA record. (See the plaque)
Address:
75-5660 Palani Rd
Kailua-Kona, HI, USA
96740
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Pacific Blue Marlin
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown
Materials used: Fiberglass
Location: Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel (ground floor)
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