Port Clinton in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
This Anchor
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022
1. This Anchor Marker
The two cleats were taken from the old convict ship, "Success," built in 1790 and burned near here in 1946.
Special thanks to Ernie and Ann Washington of Catawba Island, for salvaging these relics.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 41° 30.795′ N, 82° 56.317′ W. Marker is in Port Clinton, Ohio, in Ottawa County. Marker is on Ohio Route 163, on the right when traveling east. 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. Battle Of Lake Erie Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); This Millstone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1912 Matthews 35' "Detroit" (about 300 feet away); Saint Thomas Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Indian Mill Stone (about 600 feet away); Keeper's Boathouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Lightkeepers" (approx. ¼ mile away); M-42 "Duster" (approx. ¼ mile 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. This Anchor Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022
3. This Anchor 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 86 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
