The National Park Service history crew sent a letter to the United States
Navy concerning the need for archaeology testing at the Ballast Point Light House
at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base, San Diego, in 1991 advising that sufficient
historical information exists that there is no need for archaeological
testing. This letter was used by the SHPO to advise the Navy there would be no
adverse effect because the property would be ineligible for NR. The Navy command at
that time was involved with the Fort Guijarros Museum Foundation and allowed
us to apply for a ARPA permit. With the permit issued, FGMF conducted
extensive testing (trenches and large block excavations) and repeatedly telephoned the
SHPO reporting architectural features, Chinese fishing camp features, Yankee
shore whaling features, and thousands of artifacts. The SHPO continued to rely
on the NPS letter and never once reconsidered their recommendation. In 1993,
the Navy erected a club and parking lot on this truly signficant
archaeological site.

Ron May
Legacy 106, Inc.