Belle Isle in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Flag Pole

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 16, 2021

1. Flag Pole Marker

Inscription. This flagpole was donated to the Dossin Great Lakes Museum by the Detroit News in 1960. The arrangement of yardarm and gaff spar is referred to as a Navy or Yacht Club rig, with the American flag hoisted on the gaff, as it would have been during the Great Age of Sail two centuries ago.

Fact - On sailing ships the highest hoist position was reserved for an admiral's pennant or company flag. Our mast flies the city flag, honoring our position as the City of Detroit's maritime museum.

Erected by the DaVille Consortium.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.

Location. 42° 20.07′ N, 82° 59.095′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Belle Isle. Marker can be reached from The Strand near Picnic Way. Located at Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 The Strand, Detroit MI 48207, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald (a few steps from this marker); S.S. William Clay Ford / U.S.S. Yantic (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald (within shouting

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distance of this marker); a different marker also named S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald (within shouting distance of this marker); War of 1812 Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); Perry's Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Canals (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Japanese Stone Lantern (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 16, 2021

2. Flag Pole Marker

Canada visible across the Detroit River in background.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 16, 2021

3. Flag Pole Marker

City of Detroit image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou

4. City of Detroit

Flag that should be at top of mast per the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.