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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 35: The Gjoa
The story of the Gjoa, a fishing sloop that traversed the Northwest Passage and ended up in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park from 1909 to 1972.
Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast - Sep 6, 2013
(above) Gjoa,
circa 1955
Golden Gate Park, Roald Amundsen's Gjoa was the first ship through the northwest passage in 1906. Donated to San Francisco, she was displayed at the west end of Golden Gate Park from 1909 to 1972, when she was returned to Norway. Dismantled Dutch Windmill at left
The listeners speak! Woody, David, and Nicole answer listener mail, own up to mistakes, and make some quick takes on a variety of topics. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Aug 30, 2019)
John Martini returns to talk about San Francisco's legendary Sutro Baths, once the world's largest natatorium and now beloved ruins. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Nov 29, 2013)