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When young seaman Richard Henry Dana sailed from Boston around Cape Horn
aboard tall ship Pilgrim in 1835, he visited the undeveloped ports of California --
from San Diego to San Francisco. The ship's cargo of finished goods was
traded for the hides of range cattle that were taken back to New England factories.
The ports in between were San Pedro, Santa Barbara, Monterey -- and San Juan.
The latter was the anchorage for Mission San Juan Capistrano.
In Dana's book of his voyage, "Two Years Before the Mast," he praised the scenery --
cove, headlands, cliffs, rocks and beach -- at San Juan as "the only romantic spot in California."
His book was published in 1840. When the U.S. Coast Survey was conducted
in 1884, that spot was named Dana Point in tribute to his romantic words.
Doris I. Walker, Dana Point and Orange County author/historian
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How old is Richard Henry Dana Jr.?
Richard Henry Dana Jr. was born on August 1, 1815 and died on January 6, 1882. Richard Henry Dana Jr. would have been 66 years old at the time of death or 199 years old today.
When did James Freeman Dana die?
Richard Henry Dana Jr. died on January 6, 1882 at the age of 66.
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When did Carmelo Manto die?
Carmelo Manto died on October 6, 1997, in Dana Point, California, USA.
When was Richard Henry Dana born?
Richard Henry Dana Jr. was born on August 1, 1815.
When was Richard Henry Dana Jr. born?
Richard Henry Dana Jr. was born on August 1, 1815.
What was the relationship between Richard Henry Dana jr and William G Dana?
Richard Henry Dana was the cousin of William G. Dana. Both were from Boston, originally.
What is Richard Henry Dana Jr.'s birthday?
Richard Henry Dana Jr. was born on August 1, 1815.
Where is Richard Henry Dana buried?
Rome
What has the author Richard Henry Dana written?
Richard Henry Dana has written: 'Readings in personality assessment' -- subject(s): Personality tests, Personality assessment
How old is Richard Henry Dana Jr.?
Richard Henry Dana Jr. was born on August 1, 1815 and died on January 6, 1882. Richard Henry Dana Jr. would have been 66 years old at the time of death or 199 years old today.
Did Richard Henry Dana marry?
Yes, the year is unsure, but he did marry a woman named Sarah Watson. Daughter of Mary and William Watson.
When did James Freeman Dana die?
Richard Henry Dana Jr. died on January 6, 1882 at the age of 66.
What is Richard Henry Dana known for?
for writing Two Years Before The Mast.
Author of two years before the mast?
Richard Henry Dana authored 'Two Years Before The Mast'.
Who wrote Two Years before the Mast?
Richard Henry Dana wrote "Two Years Before the Mast."
