Benchmark - Reference Mark No. 1 - Cape Spear, Newfoundland and Labrador
N 47° 31.172 W 052° 37.420
22T E 377762 N 5264178
The U.S. military had a presence at Cape Spear during WWII and installed this benchmark. Cape Spear was of strategic importance because it was a good location to protect St. John's Harbour.
Waymark Code: WMPB6N
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Date Posted: 08/02/2015
Views: 12
The U.S. military had a presence at Cape Spear during WWII and installed this benchmark. Cape Spear was of strategic importance because it was a good location to protect St. John's Harbour.
When I found this benchmark I thought it was that of an already posted waymark by wilsonjw (WM42Q), however, wilsonjw alerted me to the fact that I had actually found reference marker no. 1 and his waymark is reference marker no. 2.
Unique Designation: 1942 NO. 1
Marker Type: Survey Disk
Condition: Good
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