Rubicon Township in Port Hope in Huron County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Life Saving Service, Station 2
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 12, 2023
1. Life Saving Service, Station 2 Marker
You have to go out, but you do not have to come back
This flag is dedicated to the men of the United States Life Saving Service, Station 2 10th. District, Pointe aux Barques Lifesaving Station, Port Hope, MI.
Seven Surfman rowed out in an attempt to save those in peril - only one survived.
April 23, 1880
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1880.
Location. 44° 1.366′ N, 82° 47.583′ W. Marker is in Port Hope, Michigan, in Huron County. It is in Rubicon Township. Marker can be reached from Park Drive near Gulick Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7320 Lighthouse Road, Port Hope MI 48468, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Great Lakes (here, next to this marker); Storm of 1913 (here, next to this marker); Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); Life Saving Station (a few steps from this marker); Brigantine E. Cohen (a few steps from this marker); Daniel J. Morrell (a few steps from this marker); Oil House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Hope.
Also see . . .
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Sunday, April 23 marks the 143rd anniversary of the worst tragedy suffered by members of the service in the line of duty. Six crewmembers, known as surfmen, perished in the waters off Pointe Aux Barques during a rescue attempt, not far from where the historic Life-Saving Station stands near Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse today.(Submitted on June 24, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 12, 2023
2. Life Saving Service, Station 2 Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 12, 2023
3. Life Saving Service, Station 2 Marker
The marker is at the base of the flagpole in this photo with Point aux Barques Lighthouse to the left and Lake Huron to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
