The Rolf Neslund Memorial Shrine and Garden of Commuting Despair
historic site
Bust & historical plaque, describing the story of Rolf Neslund, the 80-year-old Norwegian freighter captain who unintentionally rammed and destroyed the West Seattle Bridge in 1978, then retired to Lopez Island and was murdered by his wife.
- Inscription
- Rolf Neslund 1897-1980 Patron Saint of the Broken Bridge "I was the victim of a series of accidents, as are we all." - Malachi Constant
- 2.1 mi off the SEATTLE TO VASHON
- 2.1 mi off the SEATTLE TO BREMERTON
- 2.3 mi off the SEATTLE TO BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
- 2.6 mi off the Mountains to Sound Greenway - I-90National
Overlooks nearby
- Pier 70 Viewpoint · 3 mi
- East Portal View · 4 mi
- Viewing Platform · 6 mi
- Mt. Rainier viewpoint · 7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 18:42 | 19:22 |
| June solstice | 05:13 | 20:23 | 21:11 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 18:28 | 19:09 |
| December solstice | 07:56 | 15:28 | 16:21 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
47.57068, -122.36108
Elevation 16 m (modelled from terrain)