Havre de Grace in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pensell Propeller
Maritime Museum
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 23, 2019
1. Pensell Propeller Marker
Inscription.
Pensell Propeller. Maritime Museum. A propeller uses the principle of the screw to convert rotational motion into forward thrust to power a boat or ship in the water. This propeller was manufactured in 1895, and installed on the 135 foot tug Sea King. The tug reported for war in 1917 at Havre de Grace to have its steam boiler replaced, but the war ended before work was completed. There, it was abandoned and sank. In 1953, George Pensell cleared the wreck to build the Tidewater Marina. He salvaged the propeller and shaft and later donated them to the museum.
A propeller uses the principle of the screw to convert rotational motion into forward thrust to power a boat or ship in the water. This propeller was manufactured in 1895, and installed on the 135 foot tug Sea King. The tug reported for war in 1917 at Havre de Grace to have its steam boiler replaced, but the war ended before work was completed. There, it was abandoned and sank. In 1953, George Pensell cleared the wreck to build the Tidewater Marina. He salvaged the propeller and shaft and later donated them to the museum.
Erected by The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 39° 32.436′ N, 76° 5.196′ W. Marker is in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker is on Lafayette Street east of Pink Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Lafayette Street, Havre de Grace MD 21078, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 23, 2019
2. Pensell Propeller
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
