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.
Col. James M. Schoonmaker. . Just forward of Hatch #1 are Deck Winches 1&2, which were used for mooring the forward end of the vessel. In order to tie up the vessel, deckhands were placed on the dock via the green landing boom and yellow landing chair. You will also notice a large white wooden block assembly alongside the railing. This is known as a "squash block,” as it was placed between the dock and the ship in the event that a deckhand fell off the landing chair and overboard. This primitive device prevented him from being "squashed.", Now enter the Passenger's Hall through the double doors opposite the winches.
Just forward of Hatch #1 are Deck Winches 1&2, which were
used for mooring the forward end of the vessel. In order to tie
up the vessel, deckhands were placed on the dock via the
green landing boom and yellow landing chair. You will also
notice a large white wooden block assembly alongside the
railing. This is known as a "squash block,” as it was placed
between the dock and the ship in the event that a deckhand fell
off the landing chair and overboard. This primitive device
prevented him from being "squashed."
Now enter the Passenger's Hall through the double doors
opposite the winches. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 39.415′ N, 83° 30.943′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in East Toledo. Marker is on Front Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 Front St, 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 different marker also named Col. James M. Schoonmaker (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Col. James M. Schoonmaker (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchors
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 66 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
