Ponce Inlet in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

16th Century Anchor

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 12, 2017

1. 16th Century Anchor Marker

Inscription. This ancient anchor is of the type made in Portugal in the 16th century. It is possibly from Jean Ribault's fleet which was scattered in a hurricane with loss of many ships between Cape Canaveral and Matanzas Inlet in 1565.

Erected by Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1565.

Location. 29° 4.83′ N, 80° 55.7′ W. Marker is in Ponce Inlet, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from South Peninsula Drive, 0.2 miles south of Ocean Way Drive. The marker is on the grounds of the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4931 S Peninsula Dr, Port Orange FL 32127, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oil Storage House (here, next to this marker); Kedge Anchor (here, next to this marker); Bronze Bell (a few steps from this marker); The Tramway (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse Linzy (within shouting distance of this marker); Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Ponce Inlet Veterans Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Gladys Meyer Davis Home (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ponce Inlet.

Also see . . . Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association (Submitted on January 16, 2018.)

16th Century Anchor and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 12, 2017

2. 16th Century Anchor and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2018, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2018, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.