Marine Firemen Union Bas Relief - San Francisco, CA
Posted by: saopaulo1
N 37° 47.168 W 122° 23.859
10S E 553038 N 4182256
A bas relief above the doorway of the Marine Firemen Union on Second St.
Waymark Code: WM7YBJ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/22/2009
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"The Pacific Coast Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association often referred to as the Marine Firemen's Union is an American labor union of mariners working aboard U.S. flag vessels. The Marine Firemen's Union is an affiliate union of Seafarers International Union.The union was formed in San Francisco, California in October, 1883 by "firemen on coal-burning steamers." (
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The bas relief shows two works in the hull of a ship doing manual labor. Below the artwork is a ship screw.