Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Admiralty Pattern Anchor

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024

1. Admiralty Pattern Anchor Marker

Inscription.
In common use between the late 1800's and the 1960's,
this ketch-type anchor was found in Lake Ontario and
presented to the Forwarder Museum by the Prescott Base
of the Canadian Coast Guard.
Eric Sprenger Aug 1986

Admiralty Pattern Anchor
This ketch-type anchor, found in Lake Ontario, was in common use
from the late 1800s through the 1960s. As seen on the original
dedication plaque preserved here, this anchor was presented by the
Canadian Coast Guard to the Forwarders' Museum on Water Street,
where it was a familiar sight for many years.

Erected by the Town of Prescott.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1986.

Location. 44° 42.54′ N, 75° 30.766′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It can be reached from Centre Street. Marker and anchor are in RiverWalk Park, just east of Centre Street and the riverfront. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prescott ON K0E 1T0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario

and specifically

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in Southeastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Whisky Barrels (a few steps from this marker); Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Urn (a few steps from this marker); Whisky and Beer (a few steps from this marker); Shooting the Rapids (within shouting distance of this marker); RiverWalk Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Prescott - The Fort Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Prescott-Ogdensburg Ferry Service (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024

2. Admiralty Pattern Anchor Marker

Admiralty Pattern Anchor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 18, 2024

3. Admiralty Pattern Anchor

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.