Gloucester in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Porter Anchor

Circa 1840

— est wt. 2000 lbs —

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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 23, 2017

1. Porter Anchor Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Used by a 500 ton 3-masted sailing ship, 150 ft in length.

Salvaged by Capt. Frank Santuccio
of the Fishing Vessel Blue Waters
on Nov. 22nd, 1963.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 42° 36.676′ N, 70° 39.782′ W. Marker is in Gloucester, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Rogers Street (Massachusetts Route 127) and Hancock Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker and anchors are located directly in front of the Gloucester House Restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 63 Rogers Street, Gloucester MA 01930, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain Alfred (Centennial) Johnson (a few steps from this marker); Captain Howard Blackburn (a few steps from this marker); Admiralty Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Cape Ann Granite (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Neck (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Salting Fish

Porter Anchor and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 23, 2017

2. Porter Anchor and Marker

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(about 400 feet away); Charles Heberle (about 500 feet away); Dogtown & Babson Builders (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gloucester.

Porter Anchor image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 23, 2017

3. Porter Anchor

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.