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NOAA JOINS THE UNITED STATES MINT TO LAUNCH "OCEAN IN VIEW" NICKEL

Commemorative Geodetic Marker Placed at Cape Disappointment

Aug 5, 2005 — 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 .

Each commemorative marker is located using a Global Positioning System device. The coordinates derived are a part of the National Spatial Reference System, which serves as the nation's geodetic reference framework for latitude, longitude and elevation.

The NOAA Oceans and Coasts Service is dedicated to exploring, understanding, conserving and restoring the nation's coasts and oceans. The NOAA National Ocean Service balances environmental protection with economic prosperity in fulfilling its mission of promoting safe navigation, supporting coastal communities, sustaining coastal habitats and mitigating coastal hazards.

NOAA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is dedicated to enhancing economic security and national safety through the prediction and research of weather and climate-related events and providing environmental stewardship of the nation's coastal and marine resources.

Relevant Web Sites
NOAA National Geodetic Survey, Lewis and Clark Bicentennial

NOAA National Geodetic Survey

NOAA Oceans and Coasts Service

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