The Pearl

The Pearl (HM24H1)

Location: Washington, DC 20024
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 52.689', W 77° 1.425'

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In 1848, in the largest recorded escape attempt by slaves in US history, 77 men, women, and children attempted to flee on the 65-foot schooner Pearl, but were recaptured due to opposing winds.
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HM NumberHM24H1
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Year Placed2017
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Date Added Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 at 7:03am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 324451 N 4305201
Decimal Degrees38.87815000, -77.02375000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 52.689', W 77° 1.425'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 52' 41.34" N, 77° 1' 25.5" W
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Area Code(s)202, 301
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 800 Wharf Street Southwest, Washington DC 20024, US
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