Eagle Harbor in Keweenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Riveted Bell Buoy

Photographed By Connor Olson, June 22, 2023

1. Riveted Bell Buoy Marker

Inscription. This old-style bell buoy, minus the original bell, is eight feet wide and thirteen feet tall. It weighs approximately 5,000 pounds. It was donated by the U.S. Coast Guard and was transported on the cutter, "Sundew" , in August 1983. Heavy equipment was used to position the buoy.

This buoy is similar to the more modern green buoy that can be seen about 300 yards off shore from the Maritime Museum. The buoy and attached bell warn of dangerous conditions.

The green buoy offshore, marks a reef running parallel to the peninsula which needs to be avoided. The bell can be heard when foggy conditions arise, alerting vessels of the present danger.

Lake Superior buoys are removed each fall and reinstalled each spring by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 47° 27.559′ N, 88° 9.586′ W. Marker is in Eagle Harbor, Michigan, in Keweenaw County. Marker can be reached from Lighthouse Road north of East North Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker and subject buoy are located near the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 670 Lighthouse Road, Mohawk MI 49950, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iron-Stock Anchor (a few steps from this marker); Wood-Stock Anchor

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(a few steps from this marker); Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Museums (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan DNR Marina (within shouting distance of this marker); Fog Signal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Harbor Entrance Channel and Range Lights (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Harbor (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Eagle Harbor General Store (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eagle Harbor.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 2, 2017

2. Riveted Bell Buoy Marker

Previous marker.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 2, 2017

3. Riveted Bell Buoy Marker

(marker visible just left of buoy)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on June 23, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.