Prudenville in Roscommon County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kedge Anchor
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021
1. Kedge Anchor Marker
across the lake to the headwaters of the Muskegon River.
The anchor was salvaged from Houghton Lake near
The Sportsman's Resort and the Cut River inlet.
It was donated to Denton Township's Trestle Park by
Ben and Beatrice Beckman
Albert and Beverly Adams and their families
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 44° 17.984′ N, 84° 39.16′ W. Marker is in Prudenville, Michigan, in Roscommon County. Marker can be reached from South Gladwin Road (Michigan Route 18) near Houghton Lake Drive (Michigan Route 55), on the left when traveling north. Located in Trestle Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2738 S Gladwin Rd, Prudenville MI 48651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Prudenville / Roscommon Lumber Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer House (approx. 14.1 miles away); Michigan Historical Survey Point
this page online
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Kedging. Excerpt:
In yachts, a kedge anchor is an anchor carried in addition to the main, or bower anchors, and usually stowed aft. Every yacht should carry at least two anchors – the main or bower anchor and a second lighter kedge anchor. It is used occasionally when it is necessary to limit the turning circle as the yacht swings when it is anchored, such as in a very narrow river or a deep pool in an otherwise shallow area. Kedge anchors are sometimes used to recover vessels that have run aground.(Submitted on September 23, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021
2. Kedge Anchor Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021
3. Kedge Anchor Marker
Found in Trestle Park
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
