Port Clinton in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
1912 Matthews 35' "Detroit"
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022
1. 1912 Matthews 35' "Detroit" Marker
1912 Matthews 35' "Detroit"Worlds first gasoline powered Trans Atlantic voyage
Built in Port Clinton, Ohio
1951 "Deluxe" 40'
Matthews Boat Co.
Port Clinton, Ohio
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 41° 30.821′ N, 82° 56.38′ W. Marker is in Port Clinton, Ohio, in Ottawa County. Marker is on Ohio Route 163, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Clinton OH 43452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Anchor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle Of Lake Erie Gun (about 400 feet away); This Millstone (about 600 feet away); Saint Thomas Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); Indian Mill Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away); M-42 "Duster" (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Star And Eternal Flame (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dedicated To The City Of Port Clinton (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Clinton.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022
2. 1912 Matthews 35' "Detroit" Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022
3. 1912 Matthews 35' "Detroit" Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022
4. 1912 Matthews 35' "Detroit" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
