East Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
A Deadly Force
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 17, 2022
1. A Deadly Force Marker
Inscription.
A Deadly Force. . Rich in resources and strategically located, the Great Lakes were a prize sought by three nations in wars from the French and Indian War to the War of 18 12, when the Lakes were settled as the boundary between the United States and Canada. Peace, however, did not mean safety. Unpredictable weather, rocky shorelines, large numbers of boats operating in small areas, and human error caused more than 8,000 shipwrecks over 400 years. The shipwrecks on the lake bottoms are a source of intrigue and mystery for underwater archaeologists who seek answers to questions about the region's past.
Rich in resources and strategically located, the Great Lakes were a prize sought by three nations in wars from the French and Indian War to the War of 1812, when the Lakes were settled as the boundary between the United States and Canada. Peace, however, did not mean safety. Unpredictable weather, rocky shorelines, large numbers of boats operating in small areas, and human error caused more than 8,000 shipwrecks over 400 years. The shipwrecks on the lake bottoms are a source of intrigue and mystery for underwater archaeologists who seek answers to questions about the region's past.
Location. 41° 39.353′ N, 83° 30.992′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in East Toledo. Marker is at the intersection of South Marina Drive and Riverside Drive, on the left when traveling north on South Marina Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1525 S Marina Drive, Toledo OH 43605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Shaping Force (a few steps from this marker); A Life Force (a few steps from this marker); Great Lakes: A Powerful Force (a few steps from this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
