Liberty Grove in Door County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Air Funnel

Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2021

1. Air Funnel Marker

Inscription. This steel air funnel is from the iron ore carrier Middleton. This ship was also known as Nashanic, Gulfoil, and Pioneer Challenger. The vessel was built at the Bethlehem Steel Company Shipyard at Sparrows Point, Maryland and launched October 31, 1942. The air funnel was located at the stern of the ship and directed fresh air below decks for ventilation for the engine room crew. The funnel was removed in 1982 during Middleton's conversion from a straight deck bulk freighter to a self-unloader. At that time, the ship was owned by Columbia Transportation Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 45° 17.53′ N, 87° 1.281′ W. Marker is in Liberty Grove, Wisconsin, in Door County. Marker can be reached from West Wisconsin Bay Road north of Highway 42T, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the grounds of Death's Door Maritime Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12724 West Wisconsin Bay Road, Ellison Bay WI 54210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Anchor (a few steps from this marker); Windlass & Associated Equipment (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Anchor (a few steps from this

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marker); Rudder from the "City of Glasgow" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fishtug Skipper (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Skipper (about 500 feet away); Ancient Shorelines (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Niagara Escarpment (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liberty Grove.

Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2021

2. Air Funnel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.