Gjoa sailing ship

Gjoa sailing ship Apr 20, 1972

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 being hoisted by cranes on Great Highway. Beach Chalet in left background.

Photographer Unknown (Marilyn Blaisdell Collection / Courtesy of Molly Blaisdell)

Gjoa sailing ship

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