PERSONNEL ABOARD THE USS BENNIN6T0N AND OSS BENNER
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Welcome to the Oldest and Most
Historic City in Alaska
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Things to see while in Kodiak
Its scenic beauty, noticeable everywhere
Its wildf lowers
Historic landmarks
Baronof mansion, oldest building in Alaska
Russian Church, first one founded in Alaska
Fort Abercrombie
Facts Abort Kodiak
Kodiak was the firsl capital of Russian
America in 1794. The island measures roughly
100 miles long and 50 miles wide. Kodiak is
sixth In size among Alaskan cities. Its economy
Is based on fishing, which includes salmon,
King Crab, halibut, and clams; the nearby U.S.
Naval Station; cattle ranches; cold storage; and
hunting of the largest carnivore in existence,
the famous Kodiak Bear.
Things to do while in Kodiak
Stretch your sea legs in a hike around town
Go on a bus tour
See salmon and crab canneries in operation
Fish for silvers and Dolly Vardens in nearby
streams
Dance Saturday night to the music of a 16 pc.
orchestra — Its free
Attend the church of your choice Sunday
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KODIAK BEAR
The scientific name for the
Kodiak Bear is Ursus Midden*
dorfi.
The average 10 foot bear will
weigh approximately 1,000 pounds.
Bears may reach the ripe old age
of 50 years.
Largest bear in Boone & Crocket
records from here whose pelt
squared at 10 feet, 8 inches
weighed approximately 1,250 lbs.
Most bears hibernate from early
November until early ApriL
The Kodiak bear attracts trophy
hunters from all over the world.
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KODIAK KING CRAB
The Kodiak King Crab is a succu
lent seafood, prized by gourmets,
and can be served in a number of
ways.
Grilled, deep fat fried, baked,
as a sandwich, or in a salad, it Is
a delight to the appetite.
Average crab weighs about 10
to 12 pounds, and has a spread of
about 6 feet.
Approximaely half of all king crab
is processed here in Kodiak.
King Crab is served in restaur
ants all over the U.S. from the
West to East Coast.