Eagle Harbor in Keweenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Iron-Stock Anchor

Photographed By Connor Olson, June 22, 2023

1. Iron-Stock Anchor Marker

Inscription. "Folding Stock Anchor of the Great Lakes"

This 3,000 pound anchor was snagged in Bete Gris by the "John G. Munson* of the U.S. Steel Company in October 1983. It was entangled in the "Munson's" anchor along with about 250 feet of chain. The "Munson" dragged the anchor and chain to Ashland, Wisconsin where over 200 feet of chain was removed. It was pulled to Two Harbors, Minnesota where it was completely removed in December 1983.

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter, "Sundew", brought the anchor to the Copper Range dock in Houghton, was picked up by Rowe Moving Company of Calumet, and brought to the lighthouse grounds.

The identity of the vessel that owned this anchor is unknown, but it was used from the early 1800's to the early 1900's.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1983.

Location. 47° 27.558′ N, 88° 9.595′ W. Marker is in Eagle Harbor, Michigan, in Keweenaw County. Marker can be reached from Lighthouse Road north of East North Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker and subject anchor are located near the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 670 Lighthouse Road, Mohawk MI 49950, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Riveted Bell Buoy (a few steps from this marker);

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Wood-Stock Anchor (a few steps from this marker); Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Museums (within shouting distance of this marker); Fog Signal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan DNR Marina (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Harbor Entrance Channel and Range Lights (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Harbor (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Eagle Harbor General Store (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eagle Harbor.

Also see . . . John G. Munson. Boatnerd Wiki website entry (Submitted on August 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 2, 2017

2. Iron-Stock Anchor Marker

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 2, 2017

3. Iron-Stock Anchor Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on June 23, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.