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Golden Gate Park. Moving the Gjoa. Roald Amundsen's sloop 'Gjoa' was the first ship through the northwest passage in 1906. Donated to San Francisco, she was displayed at the west end of Golden Gate Park from 1909 to 1972, when she was returned to Norway. Gjoa on transport trailer on Great Highway.
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park. Moving the Gjoa. Roald Amundsen's sloop 'Gjoa' was the first ship through the northwest passage in 1906. Donated to San Francisco, she was displayed at the west end of Golden Gate Park from 1909 to 1972, when she was returned to Norway. Gjoa on transport trailer on Great Highway.
Golden Gate Park
View southeast from SF Bay towards Yerba Buena Island and Bay Bridge under construction. SF piers at right.
View west looking towards Golden Gate (pre-bridge), full-rigged sailing ships, and Black Point at left behind steamer. Point Bonita in far distance.