Chatham in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Original Prop
From The
Motor Lifeboat
CG-36500
This MLB Rescued 32 Seaman From The
Stricken Tanker Pendleton
On February 18, 1952
Listed on the National Register Of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 40.26′ N, 69° 56.957′ W. Marker is in Chatham, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. Marker is on Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Water Street, on the left when traveling south. Located in the parking lot across from the lighthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 Main Street, Chatham MA 02633, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Rescue of the Pendleton (here, next to this marker); The Mayflower Story (a few steps from this marker); History of Chatham Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Coast Guard Steel 44-Foot Motor Life Boat CG44301 (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Mayo / Surfman Ellis (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Battle of Chatham Harbor (about 400 feet away); Sailors Memorial (about 400 feet away); Chatham Packet Wharf (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chatham.
Also see . . . SS Pendleton (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.