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Sunken Ships

 
 
Sunken Ships Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 20, 2022
1. Sunken Ships Marker
Inscription. Various vessels have capsized or sunk over the years, including the Lady of the Lake, a steamer that sank in 1895 and had to be broken up with dynamite to be cleared away.
 
Erected by Hoffman Madison Waterfront LLC.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: DisastersWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
 
Location. 38° 52.548′ N, 77° 1.28′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Southwest Waterfront. Marker can be reached from Water Street Southwest north of M Place Southwest, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Water St SW, Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Law House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherry Blossoms (within shouting distance of this marker); Elvis Presley (within shouting distance of this marker); Gangplank Marina (within shouting distance of this marker); Urban Renewal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Creek (about 300 feet away); Rooms With a View: An Idealistic Vision (about 300 feet away); Jackie Kennedy (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
 
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Sunken Ships Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 20, 2022
2. Sunken Ships Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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