Seaman Statue - Meriwether Lewis' dog - Ft. Lewis, Washington
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N 47° 06.129 W 122° 35.278
10T E 531265 N 5216598
Seaman was Meriwether Lewis' dog, and he was a valuable member of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Waymark Code: WM2AJ8
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2007
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The plaque reads:
CAPTAIN LEWIS'S DOG
Prior to beginning the keelboat journey down the Ohio River, Captain Lewis purchased a Newfoundland dog for $20 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He named the dog Seaman. Newfoundland dogs are "gentle giants" devoted to humans and protective of them. Seaman was large and powerful. He accompanied the Corps of Discovery expedition throughout its journey to the Pacific Ocean and back to Saint Louis, Missouri. He protected the camps by alerting the soldiers to unexpected Indians and animals. Seaman chased away wild animals to include buffalo and bears. He was equally at home on land or in the water. On land, Newfoundland dogs can carry heavy loads. Because of their thick double coats and webbed feet, they can swim long distances. Seaman was one of the greatest canine explorers in our country's history.
Type of Memorial: statue
Type of Animal: pet
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