Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Breconshire

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2021

1. Breconshire Marker

Inscription. On 30 April 1894, the British Steamship Breconshire (formerly the Numidian), bound from New York to Tampa, stranded on the offshore limestone reef leaving its boiler visible above the waves. The 24-man crew was sheltered by the U.S. Life Saving Service at their refuge station located on the dunes east of Bethel Creek and one mile north of this site.
Indian River County Historical Society
1994

Erected 1994 by Indian River County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1894.

Location. 27° 39.035′ N, 80° 21.274′ W. Marker is in Vero Beach, Florida, in Indian River County. It can be reached from the intersection of Ocean Drive and Dahlia Lane, on the left when traveling south. Marker located at the north end of the boardwalk of Humiston Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3000 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach FL 32963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s Space Coast.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Walk (approx. 0.8 miles away); Combat Wounded Veterans (approx. 0.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary (approx. 0.9 miles away); Pearl Harbor Survivors Association

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.9 miles away); To Those Who Paid The Supreme Sacrifice (approx. 0.9 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Heroes All (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vero Beach.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Riomar Clubhouse Saint Edward's School (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Breconshire. The wreck of the Breconshire lies about 25 yards off shore in a direct line from the marker in about 20 feet of water and is a popular dive site.

Also see . . . The Past, Preserved in Indian River County. (Submitted on November 16, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2021

2. Breconshire Marker

Entrance to Humiston Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2021

3. Entrance to Humiston Park

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.