The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 34, August 5, 2005, Article 5

GEODETIC MARKER FEATURES NEW NICKEL DESIGN

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
"... is taking part in the United States Mint's launch of the "Ocean
in View" nickel by unveiling a commemorative geodetic marker
featuring the design of the new nickel. A dedication of the marker
took place in a ceremony today at Cape Disappointment State
Park near Ilwaco, Wash.

"The 'Ocean in View' geodetic marker commemorates a significant
moment in American history," said James R. Walpole, NOAA
general counsel. "This marker will have exact coordinates, assisting
hikers and outdoor enthusiasts in navigation and finding specific
destinations using handheld global positioning system equipment."

The last nickel in its Westward Journey Series, the "Ocean in View"
nickel design commemorates Lewis & Clark's completion of their
mission, depicting the dramatic coastal landscape where they
reached the Pacific Ocean in November 1805. The nickel features
the inscription "Ocean in view! O! The Joy!," which reflects a
journal entry by Clark."

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  Wayne Homren, Editor

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