Pacific Grove in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Gipsy

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013

1. The Gipsy Marker

Inscription. The anchor on display here is from the coastal steamer Gipsy sunk off what is now known as Cannery Row on September 27, 1905. At night a substitute Captain mistook a red construction warning lantern at the foot of Hoffman Ave. in New Monterey for the lantern at the end of the steamer wharf in Monterey harbor. The Gipsy ran aground.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1870.

Location. 36° 38.002′ N, 121° 56.026′ W. Marker is in Pacific Grove, California, in Monterey County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Asilomar Boulevard and Lighthouse Avenue, on the right when traveling south. This marker is located on the grounds of the Point Pinos Lighthouse which is a short walk from the parking lot just off of Asilomar Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 Asilomar Boulevard, Pacific Grove CA 93950, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Point Pinos Lighthouse Oil House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Denver (approx. 0.3 miles away); Balance Lost and Found Again (approx. one mile away); Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds (approx. one mile away); Glass Bottom Boat (approx. 1.1 miles

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away); Gosby House Inn (approx. 1.1 miles away); Centrella Hotel (approx. 1.1 miles away); Chautauqua Hall (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pacific Grove.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013

2. The Gipsy Marker

The Gipsy Anchor image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013

3. The Gipsy Anchor

Photographed By Diane Phillips

4. The Gipsy Anchor

Photographed By Diane Phillips

5. The Gipsy Marker

This new marker has replaced the old marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5. submitted on June 14, 2021, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.