Wind Point in Racine County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Capstan
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 8, 2013
1. Capstan Marker
The deck capstan (or windlass) was used on 19th Century schooners to raise the anchor or sails, and to load & unload cargo. By the 1880's, some schooners were equipped with a steam-powered donkey engine to speed the work.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 42° 46.883′ N, 87° 45.471′ W. Marker was in Wind Point, Wisconsin, in Racine County. Marker is on the grounds of the Wind Point Lighthouse and can be reached from Village Hall Drive east of Lighthouse Drive. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 4731 Village Hall Drive, Racine WI 53402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Foghorn Building (here, next to this marker); Fog Horn House (here, next to this marker); Schooner Kate Kelly (a few steps from this marker); Surf Boat Rail (a few steps from this marker); The Fuel House and Former Boat House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fuel House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Architect (within shouting
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Also see . . .
1. Capstan. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Racine Lighthouse and Maritime Preservation Society. Society website homepage:
formerly Friends of the Wind Point Lighthouse (Submitted on October 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 8, 2013
2. Capstan and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on June 4, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
