Cape Forchu in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces

Ballard [sic - Bollard]

Ballard Marker image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., July 24, 2017

1. Ballard Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This Ballard [sic - Bollard]

was located on a
wharf in Yarmouth
in the early 1900's.
It's purpose was to
tie ships to the wharf.
It weighs 450 pounds.

Donated by
Mr. Danny MacIsaac

Erected by the Friends of the Yarmouth Light Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 43° 47.672′ N, 66° 9.32′ W. Marker is in Cape Forchu, Nova Scotia, in Yarmouth County. Marker is at the Cape Forchu Lightstation. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1856 Nova Scotia Route 304, Cape Forchu, Nova Scotia B5A 4A7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bell (here, next to this marker); The Power of the Sea (a few steps from this marker); In Dire Need of a Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Cape Forchu's Guiding Light (within shouting distance of this marker); M.V. Bluenose Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Phare Cap-Forchu / Cape Forchu Lightstation

Ballard and Marker image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., July 24, 2017

2. Ballard and Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Lost to the Sea / Perdus en Mer (within shouting distance of this marker); A Diverse Fishery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Forchu.

Bell and Ballard and Markers image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., July 24, 2017

3. Bell and Ballard and Markers

Cape Forchu Lighthouse in background

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.