East Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Col. James M. Schoonmaker

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 17, 2022

1. Col. James M. Schoonmaker Marker

Inscription. While Schoonmaker was originally launched with 35 telescoping hatches, she was re-configured in 1942 to employ this 6 1/2 TON NORTHERN ENGINEERING WORKS Hatch Crane and now has 18 hatches.

This crane rides up and down the ship's deck along the white rail tracks by your feet to lift hatch covers and gain access to the cargo hold when loading or unloading.

Each hatch cover weighs over 6 tons and resides upon what is referred to as the hatch combing. Numerous hatch clamps tighten the cover onto a rubber gasket to ensure watertight integrity at sea. When conducting cargo operations the covers are lifted with the crane's two hooks, and placed between the hatches.

Please proceed towards the stern and stop at the first cabin of the aft house or 1st Assistant Engineers Cabin. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 41° 39.398′ N, 83° 30.979′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in East Toledo. Marker is on South Marina Drive, on the right when traveling north. 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. Capstan (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Col. James M. Schoonmaker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Anchors (within shouting distance of this marker); Stack Emblems (within shouting distance of this marker); Radio Direction Finder (within shouting distance of this marker); This Memorial Is Dedicated To All Who Served Aboard Submarines (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Col. James M. Schoonmaker (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Col. James M. Schoonmaker (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 17, 2022

2. Col. James M. Schoonmaker 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 67 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.