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April 3, 1925
Seward Daily Gateway
Seward, Seward County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Seattle diver W. S. Benjamin salvages a mysterious bronze muzzle-loading cannon from Neah Bay at the Strait of Juan de Fuca entrance while working on a sunken Japanese ship. Historians theorize it originates from a Spanish fort built by 1790-1792 wreck survivors.
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Mysterious Bronze Cannon Salvaged By Pacific Diver
SEATTLE, Apr. 3.—A small bronze muzzle-loading cannon has been recovered from Neah Bay at the ocean entrance of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
The origin of the find is a mystery. State historians advance the theory that the weapon is a relic of a Spanish occupation in 1790-1792, when a small band of wreck survivors lived in an improvised fort above the bay.
The cannon was recovered by W. S. Benjamin, a diver of Seattle, who was working on a sunken Japanese ship. The gun bears a design indicating a man in armor, carrying a bow in his right hand and an arrow in his left. Over his right shoulder a star is discernible.
SEATTLE, Apr. 3.—A small bronze muzzle-loading cannon has been recovered from Neah Bay at the ocean entrance of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
The origin of the find is a mystery. State historians advance the theory that the weapon is a relic of a Spanish occupation in 1790-1792, when a small band of wreck survivors lived in an improvised fort above the bay.
The cannon was recovered by W. S. Benjamin, a diver of Seattle, who was working on a sunken Japanese ship. The gun bears a design indicating a man in armor, carrying a bow in his right hand and an arrow in his left. Over his right shoulder a star is discernible.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Bronze Cannon
Salvage
Neah Bay
Spanish Relic
Diver
Strait Of Juan De Fuca
Wreck Survivors
What entities or persons were involved?
W. S. Benjamin
Where did it happen?
Neah Bay At The Ocean Entrance Of The Strait Of Juan De Fuca
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Key Persons
W. S. Benjamin
Location
Neah Bay At The Ocean Entrance Of The Strait Of Juan De Fuca
Event Date
Apr. 3 (Recovery); 1790 1792 (Origin)
Story Details
Diver W. S. Benjamin recovers a bronze cannon from Neah Bay while salvaging a sunken Japanese ship; its mysterious origin is theorized by historians as a relic from Spanish wreck survivors' fort in 1790-1792, featuring a design of an armored man with bow and arrow.