Bearinger Township near Millersburg in Presque Isle County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Racer
— Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail —
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 23, 2023
1. Racer Marker
Today, the 130-foot vessel that could carry 260 tons of cargo is a stunning site, easily accessible to divers, snorkelers and paddlers. Its lower bilge is intact from stem to stem. Keelsons, the centerboard pocket piece, mast steps, ceiling planking and a portion of a built-in wooden arch are still in place. The bilge, partly covered with iron ore, is orientated bow towards shore. A large section of the port side remains beside the bilge and a section of the starboard side is several hundred feet north of the main wreckage.
Erected by Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 45° 35.418′ N, 84° 9.682′ W. Marker is near Millersburg, Michigan, in Presque Isle County. It is in Bearinger Township. Marker is on United Spanish War Veterans Memorial Highway (U.S. 23) 9 miles north of North Ocqueoc Road, on the right when traveling north. It is at the Huron Dunes Roadside Park dock.
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Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lake Huron (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bearinger Union School (approx. 6.7 miles away); Youth Foundation of America Camp (approx. 7˝ miles away).
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 23, 2023
2. Racer Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 113 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
