Port Washington in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Northerner Anchor
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 20, 2023
1. The Northerner Anchor Marker
Inscription.
The Northerner Anchor. . Final Voyage - 11/29/1868. The schooner Northerner pounded heavily upon the bottom while loading at the pier at Amsterdam, 12 miles north of Port Washington. Later that day after getting out into the lake, it was discovered she was leaking badly so the captain brought her into the pier at Port Washington where the deck load was discharged to lighten her. This done, the services of the tug Cuyahoga were secured to tow the Northerner into Milwaukee. Five miles southeast of Port Washington, she filled with water and sank in 135 feet of water. The anchor of the Northerner was donated to the Port Washington Historical Society and returned to Port Washington, her last port of call.
Final Voyage - 11/29/1868. The schooner Northerner pounded heavily upon the bottom while loading at the pier at Amsterdam, 12 miles north of Port Washington. Later that day after getting out into the lake, it was discovered she was leaking badly so the captain brought her into the pier at Port Washington where the deck load was discharged to lighten her. This done, the services of the tug Cuyahoga were secured to tow the Northerner into Milwaukee. Five miles southeast of Port Washington, she filled with water and sank in 135 feet of water. The anchor of the Northerner was donated to the Port Washington Historical Society and returned to Port Washington, her last port of call.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 43° 23.458′ N, 87° 52.065′ W. Marker is in Port Washington, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. Marker is on Johnson Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located next to the Northerner's anchor in front of the 1860 Light Station which is a museum operated by the Port Washington Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 Johnson St, Port Washington WI 53074, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Port Washington Light Station (here, next to this marker); Well
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2024, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 27 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
