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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore.

It is also in

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the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Capstan (within shouting distance of this marker); SS 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); Propellers (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

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 17, 2022

3. 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 202 times since then and 20 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.