Ocean City in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sindia
This is the top of the rudder post from the 329 foot iron hull bark Sindia. On December 15, 1901 the Sindia was grounded at 17th Street beach. The US Lifesaving crew from this station, under the command of keeper John Mackay Corson, facilitated the rescue of crew members. The ship was on a return voyage from China and Japan. Her captain was Allen McKenzie. The rudder post was the only visual sign of the ship. For years it could be seen on the beach or in the surf at 17th Street.
More of the wreck and rescue story is told at Lifesaving Station #30.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is December 15, 1901.
Location. 39° 16.909′ N, 74° 33.944′ W. Marker is in Ocean City, New Jersey, in Cape May County. Marker is on East 4th Street just west of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 E 4th St, Ocean City NJ 08226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. Life-Saving Station 30 (here, next to this marker); The Ocean City Historic District (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Ocean City Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S.S. Arizona Memorial
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Additional keywords. Sindia
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
