Township of Trescott in Lubec in Washington County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Remember the Children of Lubec
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 6, 2024
1. Remember the Children of Lubec Marker
Drowned June 19, 1936
R. Lavern "Buddy" Dinsmore, 11 · Roland Eaton, 12 · Jerome Kinney, 12 · Raymah Knowles, 11 · Merrill Lewis, 11 · Aaron Mahar, 14 · Evelyn Mahar, 16 · Daniel "Buddy" McCurdy, 11 · Glen Morey, 8 · Frank Reynolds, 8 · Christine Sleight, 10 · Doris Small, 17
Drowned July 9, 1936
H. Sue "Sally" Avery, 8 · Juanita Towers, 9
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1936.
Location. 44° 51.333′ N, 66° 59.579′ W. Marker is in Lubec, Maine, in Washington County. It is in Township of Trescott. It is on Main Street south of South Side, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 Main Street, Lubec ME 04652, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Downeast Maine. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Columbian Packing Company (here, next to this marker); Mowry Beach (approx. half a mile away); Morning Star Shipwreck Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Dawn's First Light Shines on Free Masonry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lubec Veterans Honor Roll (approx. 0.6 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil War Memorial
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Regarding Remember the Children of Lubec. An end-of-school picnic celebration ended in tragedy when a dingy giving boat rides to the children flipped over in Gardner Lake drowning 12 children.
An AP account of the incident is available at the New York Times Archives, but its behind a paywall
Also see . . .
1. Gardner Lake Tragedy. (Submitted on October 8, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Plaque Dedication June 29, 2021. (Submitted on October 8, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 6, 2024
2. Remember the Children of Lubec Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 6, 2024
3. Remember the Children of Lubec Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
