Port Huron in St. Clair County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The "John S. Martin"

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 26, 2011

1. The "John S. Martin" Marker

Inscription. On August 4, 1900, the "Fontana" sank while in these narrows. Several weeks later, on September 25, 1900, the "Martin", a 225 foot schooner with a load of iron ore, was being towed downbound from Lake Huron by the steamer "Grover". In attempting to avoid the wreckage of the "Fontana", the "Martin" collided with an upbound ship named the "Yuma" and went down, taking the lives of four crewmen.

This anchor was recovered from the "John S. Martin", which lies approximately 600 feet northeasterly of this monument.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1858.

Location. 43° 0.015′ N, 82° 25.48′ W. Marker is in Port Huron, Michigan, in St. Clair County. Marker is at the intersection of Thomas Edison Parkway and Elmwood Street, on the left when traveling south on Thomas Edison Parkway. Located in the International Flag Plaza riverside park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Huron MI 48060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Great Storm of 1913 and Sailors Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort St. Joseph (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bridging the Blue Waters (about 600 feet away); Ships on the St. Clair (about 600 feet away);

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Native Americans (about 600 feet away); Tom Edison at Grand Trunk (about 600 feet away); Immigration (about 700 feet away); All Aboard! (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Huron.

The "John S. Martin" anchor and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 26, 2011

2. The "John S. Martin" anchor and marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 26, 2011

3. The "John S. Martin" anchor and marker

Bluewater Bridge between Canada and the United States in background.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2014

4. The "John S. Martin" Marker

On a sunny summer day. Kudos to Mike for getting his pics during a Great Lakes snowstorm.

The "John S. Martin" Marker and Anchor image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2014

5. The "John S. Martin" Marker and Anchor

On a sunny summer day. Kudos to Mike for getting his pics during a Great Lakes snowstorm.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on August 4, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.