Maritime Museum Accepts Drake Proclamation
A 1579 PNW Survey and Anchorage Site Accepted by Oregon and California
Astoria, Oregon – February 18, 2018. Bruce Jones, Deputy Director of the Columbia River Maritime Museum (right) and Jeff Smith, Curator (left) accept a Proclamation by the City of Wheeler from Garry D. Gitzen, President of the Sir Francis Drake Association of Oregon and California in recognition of the earliest Maritime Land Survey on the Pacific Coast. The proclamation identifies the 16th century plane chart survey performed on Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon by Captain Francis Drake between June 27 and August 2, 1579 (Georgian Calendar). Gitzen stated the proclamation could not have been possible without access to the M. Wayne Jensen library, bequeathed to him shortly before Jensen’s passing in early 2005. Mr. Jensen, an anthropologist and former Director of Tillamook Pioneer Museum, made a study and collection of English and Spanish Exploration for more than 45 years. It was Jensen and Donald Viles, a commercial fisherman, who first theorized in 1971 that Captain Francis Drake had made a 1579 survey on Neahkahnie Mountain. Smith, seen holding the 1985 Phil Costaggini Oregon State University Civil Engineering Master’s Thesis, said; “In accepting this proclamation we support the historical study and recognize that there is sufficient evidence to support the idea of Drake’s anchorage in Oregon.”
Gitzen credits the new discovery through his access of the collection’s materials, a 16th century navigation manual, a recently uncovered 16th century world chart and previously unavailable online resources. He said; “When examined collectively along with the 1985 master’s thesis of verifiable evidence, they formed the final pieces of my [Gitzen's] 16-year comparison of theories and analysis confirming the long sought-after 5-week anchorage site; located in Nehalem Bay, Oregon, and not in California as popularly theorized for many years.”
http://www.sirfrancisdrakeassociation.org/press-release.html
A 1579 PNW Survey and Anchorage Site Accepted by Oregon and California
Astoria, Oregon – February 18, 2018. Bruce Jones, Deputy Director of the Columbia River Maritime Museum (right) and Jeff Smith, Curator (left) accept a Proclamation by the City of Wheeler from Garry D. Gitzen, President of the Sir Francis Drake Association of Oregon and California in recognition of the earliest Maritime Land Survey on the Pacific Coast. The proclamation identifies the 16th century plane chart survey performed on Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon by Captain Francis Drake between June 27 and August 2, 1579 (Georgian Calendar). Gitzen stated the proclamation could not have been possible without access to the M. Wayne Jensen library, bequeathed to him shortly before Jensen’s passing in early 2005. Mr. Jensen, an anthropologist and former Director of Tillamook Pioneer Museum, made a study and collection of English and Spanish Exploration for more than 45 years. It was Jensen and Donald Viles, a commercial fisherman, who first theorized in 1971 that Captain Francis Drake had made a 1579 survey on Neahkahnie Mountain. Smith, seen holding the 1985 Phil Costaggini Oregon State University Civil Engineering Master’s Thesis, said; “In accepting this proclamation we support the historical study and recognize that there is sufficient evidence to support the idea of Drake’s anchorage in Oregon.”
Gitzen credits the new discovery through his access of the collection’s materials, a 16th century navigation manual, a recently uncovered 16th century world chart and previously unavailable online resources. He said; “When examined collectively along with the 1985 master’s thesis of verifiable evidence, they formed the final pieces of my [Gitzen's] 16-year comparison of theories and analysis confirming the long sought-after 5-week anchorage site; located in Nehalem Bay, Oregon, and not in California as popularly theorized for many years.”
http://www.sirfrancisdrakeassociation.org/press-release.html
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Did Francis Drake land in California or Oregon in 1579
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Garry D. Gitzen
•Author of:
•Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay 1579, Setting the Historical Record Straight (2008) (2012)
•Oregon’s Stolen History (2012) MS
•The Treasure Rocks of Neahkahnie Mountain (2013)
• Articles: Drake Never Set Foot in California, •Plate of Brass Hoax White Paper, •Clampers & Plate of Brass
•Editor -Notes of Charles L`ecluse a native of Gaul Upon history of spices by Garcia de Orta’s Aromatum et Simplicium Historia 1582
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Field Tours ...................................... Nehalem Bay The bay walk is only for those who can handle the terrain along the bay’s edge, which is somewhat muddy, uneven ground with washed in limbs and logs. Hiking boots or old shoes are recommended. High water is not a factor in summer although there are some low spots. Fee to Register - Call 503 368-7959 or email info@FortNehalem.net
Guided Driving Tours - Groups or individual - call or email.
Previous speaking Engagements
October 22, 2016 ....California Map Society Meeting
California State University at Fullerton
March 17, 2013 .......Linn County Historical Society
August 2, 2012 ......Nehalem Bay State Park Amphitheater
August 13, 2011 ......Garibaldi Maritime Museum
August 2, 2011........ Nehalem Bay State Park, Nehalem, Oregon
May 17, 2011 …… Documentary: Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay
Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Zed Merrill
Location: Oregon Historical Society
Scheduled to be filmed:
Thomas Vaughan, Oregon Historian Laureate,
Herb Beals, Oregon Historical Society Historian and Author
Harvey Steele, past Oregon Archaeological Society President
John Terry, history columnist for the Oregonian.
June 26, 2011…………………………… Francis Drake Arrives Nehalem Bay on this day 1579
Presented by Garry Gitzen
Nehalem Bay State Park, Nehalem, Oregon
July 10 – 11, 2011……………………… Documentary: Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay
Nehalem Bay area of Nehalem, Manzanita and Wheeler
Scheduled to be filmed:
Garry Gitzen, historian and author,
Phil Costaggini, Civil Engineer and Oregon Certified Surveyor;
Melissa Darby, Archaeologist;
John Dubé, practicing archaeologist
May 17, 2011 ………………………………. Documentary: Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay
Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Zed Merrill
Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Ave., Portland
Scheduled to be filmed:
Thomas Vaughan, Oregon Historian Laureate,
Herb Beals, Oregon Historical Society Historian and Author
Harvey Steele, past Oregon Archaeological Society President
John Terry, history columnist for the Oregonian.
June 26, 2011…………………………… Francis Drake Arrives Nehalem Bay on this day 1579
Presented by Garry Gitzen
Nehalem Bay State Park, Nehalem, Oregon
July 10 – 11, 2011……………………… Documentary: Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay
Nehalem Bay area of Nehalem, Manzanita and Wheeler
Scheduled to be filmed:
Garry Gitzen, historian and author,
Phil Costaggini, Civil Engineer and Oregon Certified Surveyor;
Melissa Darby, Archaeologist;
John Dubé, practicing archaeologist
January 11, 2011 ................................................Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay 1579
Garry Gitzen
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Astoria, Oregon
85 Attendees
DVD available to schools
July 31, 2010 .................................................... Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay 1579
Garry Gitzen
Nehalem Bay State Park
Nehalem, Oregon
July 12, 2010 ................................................... Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay 1579
Garry Gitzen
Tillamook County Library
1716 3rd St.
Tillamook, OR 97141
503 842-4792
May 4, 2010, 7:00 PM PAST............................... Neahkahnie Mt. 16th Century Land Survey
Garry Gitzen & Phil Costaggini, M.S., Land Surveyor
Oregon Archeological Society
Oregon Museum Science & Industry
1945 SE Water Ave.
Portland, OR 97214-3354
175 attendees
DVD available to schools
May 8, 2010 10:A.M PAST..................................Oregon Archaeological Society Field Trip to Nehalem Bay
21 attendees See OAS Field Trip Review
Garry Gitzen, author of "Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay ; Setting the Record Straight," is offering a field trip on Saturday, May 8, to the Nehalem Bay area of significant Drake sites to support his claims of Drake in Nehalem Bay The group will meet at 10 a.m. at the Wheeler train station on Saturday. Then we’ll drive and talk at various spots along the tour. After lunch there will be a lecture at the base Neahkahnie Mountain where the meaning if incised rocks and cairns were placed on the mountains line of sight survey.
Wheeler is three miles south of Nehalem and can be an easy day trip if you wish. If you wish to stay over, the Old Wheeler Hotel or Wheeler On The Bay Lodge are recommended places to stay in the area.
March 10, 2010, 12:00 PM .PAST...........................Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay 1579
Speaker Garry Gitzen
Manzanita Rotary
Lighthouse Restaurant
Nehalem Blvd., Manzanita, Oregon
March 10, 2010, 7:30 PM .PAST.............................Neahkahnie Mt. 16th Century Land Survey
Nehalem Bay and Francis Drake 1579
Garry Gitzen & Phil Costaggini, M.S., Land Surveyor
Cannon Beach History Center
125 1st St
Cannon Beach, OR 97145
January 20, 2010, 2:00 PM PAST........................... Nehalem Bay Today and Francis Drake 1579
Wheeler Town Meeting
Masonic Lodge
10 Nehalem Blvd., Hwy 101
Wheeler, OR 97147
June 12, 2008, PAST ........................................... Nehalem Bay and Francis Drake 1579
Speaker Garry Gitzen
Nehalem Valley Historical Society
227 Laneda Ave.
Manzanita, OR 97130
September 26, 2008, PAST ................................Oregon ’s Neahkahnie Mt. 16th Century Land Survey
Phil Costaggini, M.S., See Survey Land Claim Articles
Registered Land Surveyor State of Oregon
Pine Grove Community Center
225 Laneda Ave.
Manzanita, OR 97130
74 people attended
Field Tours ...................................... Nehalem Bay The bay walk is only for those who can handle the terrain along the bay’s edge, which is somewhat muddy, uneven ground with washed in limbs and logs. Hiking boots or old shoes are recommended. High water is not a factor in summer although there are some low spots. Fee to Register - Call 503 368-7959 or email info@FortNehalem.net
Guided Driving Tours - Groups or individual - call or email.
Previous speaking Engagements
October 22, 2016 ....California Map Society Meeting
California State University at Fullerton
March 17, 2013 .......Linn County Historical Society
August 2, 2012 ......Nehalem Bay State Park Amphitheater
August 13, 2011 ......Garibaldi Maritime Museum
August 2, 2011........ Nehalem Bay State Park, Nehalem, Oregon
May 17, 2011 …… Documentary: Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay
Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Zed Merrill
Location: Oregon Historical Society
Scheduled to be filmed:
Thomas Vaughan, Oregon Historian Laureate,
Herb Beals, Oregon Historical Society Historian and Author
Harvey Steele, past Oregon Archaeological Society President
John Terry, history columnist for the Oregonian.
June 26, 2011…………………………… Francis Drake Arrives Nehalem Bay on this day 1579
Presented by Garry Gitzen
Nehalem Bay State Park, Nehalem, Oregon
July 10 – 11, 2011……………………… Documentary: Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay
Nehalem Bay area of Nehalem, Manzanita and Wheeler
Scheduled to be filmed:
Garry Gitzen, historian and author,
Phil Costaggini, Civil Engineer and Oregon Certified Surveyor;
Melissa Darby, Archaeologist;
John Dubé, practicing archaeologist
May 17, 2011 ………………………………. Documentary: Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay
Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Zed Merrill
Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Ave., Portland
Scheduled to be filmed:
Thomas Vaughan, Oregon Historian Laureate,
Herb Beals, Oregon Historical Society Historian and Author
Harvey Steele, past Oregon Archaeological Society President
John Terry, history columnist for the Oregonian.
June 26, 2011…………………………… Francis Drake Arrives Nehalem Bay on this day 1579
Presented by Garry Gitzen
Nehalem Bay State Park, Nehalem, Oregon
July 10 – 11, 2011……………………… Documentary: Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay
Nehalem Bay area of Nehalem, Manzanita and Wheeler
Scheduled to be filmed:
Garry Gitzen, historian and author,
Phil Costaggini, Civil Engineer and Oregon Certified Surveyor;
Melissa Darby, Archaeologist;
John Dubé, practicing archaeologist
January 11, 2011 ................................................Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay 1579
Garry Gitzen
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Astoria, Oregon
85 Attendees
DVD available to schools
July 31, 2010 .................................................... Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay 1579
Garry Gitzen
Nehalem Bay State Park
Nehalem, Oregon
July 12, 2010 ................................................... Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay 1579
Garry Gitzen
Tillamook County Library
1716 3rd St.
Tillamook, OR 97141
503 842-4792
May 4, 2010, 7:00 PM PAST............................... Neahkahnie Mt. 16th Century Land Survey
Garry Gitzen & Phil Costaggini, M.S., Land Surveyor
Oregon Archeological Society
Oregon Museum Science & Industry
1945 SE Water Ave.
Portland, OR 97214-3354
175 attendees
DVD available to schools
May 8, 2010 10:A.M PAST..................................Oregon Archaeological Society Field Trip to Nehalem Bay
21 attendees See OAS Field Trip Review
Garry Gitzen, author of "Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay ; Setting the Record Straight," is offering a field trip on Saturday, May 8, to the Nehalem Bay area of significant Drake sites to support his claims of Drake in Nehalem Bay The group will meet at 10 a.m. at the Wheeler train station on Saturday. Then we’ll drive and talk at various spots along the tour. After lunch there will be a lecture at the base Neahkahnie Mountain where the meaning if incised rocks and cairns were placed on the mountains line of sight survey.
Wheeler is three miles south of Nehalem and can be an easy day trip if you wish. If you wish to stay over, the Old Wheeler Hotel or Wheeler On The Bay Lodge are recommended places to stay in the area.
March 10, 2010, 12:00 PM .PAST...........................Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay 1579
Speaker Garry Gitzen
Manzanita Rotary
Lighthouse Restaurant
Nehalem Blvd., Manzanita, Oregon
March 10, 2010, 7:30 PM .PAST.............................Neahkahnie Mt. 16th Century Land Survey
Nehalem Bay and Francis Drake 1579
Garry Gitzen & Phil Costaggini, M.S., Land Surveyor
Cannon Beach History Center
125 1st St
Cannon Beach, OR 97145
January 20, 2010, 2:00 PM PAST........................... Nehalem Bay Today and Francis Drake 1579
Wheeler Town Meeting
Masonic Lodge
10 Nehalem Blvd., Hwy 101
Wheeler, OR 97147
June 12, 2008, PAST ........................................... Nehalem Bay and Francis Drake 1579
Speaker Garry Gitzen
Nehalem Valley Historical Society
227 Laneda Ave.
Manzanita, OR 97130
September 26, 2008, PAST ................................Oregon ’s Neahkahnie Mt. 16th Century Land Survey
Phil Costaggini, M.S., See Survey Land Claim Articles
Registered Land Surveyor State of Oregon
Pine Grove Community Center
225 Laneda Ave.
Manzanita, OR 97130
74 people attended