Sturgeon Bay in Door County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Anchor

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2015

1. Anchor Marker

Inscription.

This anchor was recovered in Northern Lake Michigan in 1979 by the crew of the USCG cutter/buoy tender Acacia when that ship was stationed in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. It was assumed that the anchor got fouled in the rocks and could not be raised by the ship's gear.

Donated by the Crew of Acacia

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.

Location. 44° 49.777′ N, 87° 23.056′ W. Marker is in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, in Door County. Marker is at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Locust Court, on the right when traveling north on Madison Avenue. Marker and anchor are on the grounds of the Door County Maritime Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 North Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 41-Foot Utility Boat Large (UTB) (a few steps from this marker); Semper Paratus (a few steps from this marker); Schooner Rudder (within shouting distance of this marker); Air Funnel (within shouting distance of this marker); Dunlap Reef Light Tower (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capstans (about 300 feet away);

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Propeller and Stirrup Bearing (about 400 feet away); Ship's Double Wheel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sturgeon Bay.

Also see . . .
1. Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay WI. (Submitted on October 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. USCG Cutter Acacia (WLB-406). (Submitted on October 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. A Short Tour of the US Coast Guard Cutter Acacia on YouTube. (Submitted on October 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Anchor and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2015

2. Anchor and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.