North Virginia Beach , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
A portion of the engine from the George Farwell
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 30, 2021
1. A portion of the engine from the George Farwell Marker
Inscription.
A portion of the engine from the George Farwell. . On the night of October 20, 1906, the steamship George Farwell coasted along the Cape Henry shoreline to conserve fuel. During the night a storm developed and the Farwell ran aground 600 yards offshore south of Cape Henry Life-Saving Station. In a rare night breeches buoy rescue, surfmen from the Cape Henry and Virginia Beach Life-Saving Stations brought the sixteen crewmen to shore. After the cargo and more easily removable items were salvaged. the George Farwell was abandoned and left to the elements. The engine was visible above the breakers and became a landmark to all who walked the beach. This portion of the boiler was donated by the U.S. Army, Fort Story, Virginia.
On the night of October 20, 1906, the steamship George Farwell coasted along the Cape Henry shoreline to conserve fuel. During the night a storm developed and the Farwell ran aground 600 yards offshore south of Cape Henry Life-Saving Station. In a rare night breeches buoy rescue, surfmen from the Cape Henry and Virginia Beach Life-Saving Stations brought the sixteen crewmen to shore. After the cargo and more easily removable items were salvaged. the George Farwell was abandoned and left to the elements. The engine was visible above the breakers and became a landmark to all who walked the beach. This portion of the boiler was donated by the U.S. Army, Fort Story, Virginia.
Erected by Virginia Beach Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1906.
Location. 36° 51.139′ N, 75° 58.554′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in North Virginia Beach. Marker is on Virginia Beach Boardwalk, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2401 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach VA 23451, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. A portion of the engine from the George Farwell
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
