1996 Olympic Yachting Cauldron
This cauldron was lit with the original Olympic flame from Olympia, Greece at the Savannah Opening Ceremony, July 20, 1996, and burned throughout the Centennial Olympic Games in Savannah, Georgia, site of the Olympic Yachting
events. The five fluted columns on round bases represent the five Olympic rings and the fluted slice of a classic column symbolizes the Olympic Greek heritage. The six sails represent the Olympic yachting events and the copper flame replaces the billowing real flame.
This legacy to the Olympic spirit is made possible by
The Savannah Foundation
and
The City of Savannah
with support from
Artis Ashore '96 * Savannah Electric * Savannah Sailing Center
Savannah Olympic Support Council
Dedicated August 8, 1996
Created by Georgia artist Ivan Bailey © 1996
Marker can be reached from E. River Street near the ramp up to E. Bay St..
Courtesy hmdb.org
