Captain Cook's Monument, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii
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ronjean
N 19° 28.825 W 155° 55.933
5Q E 192175 N 2156614
A monument to Captain James Cook's Discovery of Hawaii.
Waymark Code: WM54GK
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2008
Views: 26
In Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, a protected sanctuary and popular snorkeling spot on the Big Island. He landed here in 1778, and was killed near the same spot in 1779. Monument was erected in 1874. Most take a tour boat to get there, can see dolphins and whale along the way at the right time of year. Land access by car is not possible.
Date Created/Placed: 1874
Height: 27 feet
Website: [Web Link]
Address: Not listed
Illuminated: Not Listed
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