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Lightship WAL-605, RELIEF

Lightship WAL-605, RELIEF is a historic place in Oakland, Alameda County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1989, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 89002462.

Oakland, Alameda County, CaliforniaListed December 20, 1989NRIS #89002462★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Lightship WAL-605, RELIEF?

United States lightship Relief (WLV-605) is a lightvessel now serving as a museum ship in Oakland, California. Built in 1950, she is one of a small number of surviving lightships, and one of an even smaller number built specifically for the United States Coast Guard. Along with her sister ship, the WLV-604 Columbia, she is a good example of the last generation of lightships built. She was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989.

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Listing details

Name
Lightship WAL-605, RELIEF
City
Oakland
County
Alameda County
State
California
Listed on the National Register
December 20, 1989
NRIS reference number
89002462
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.79568, -122.28062
When was Lightship WAL-605, RELIEF listed on the National Register?

Lightship WAL-605, RELIEF was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1989.

Where is Lightship WAL-605, RELIEF located?

Lightship WAL-605, RELIEF is located in Oakland, Alameda County, California at approximately 37.79568, -122.28062. See the map above.

Is Lightship WAL-605, RELIEF a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lightship WAL-605, RELIEF is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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