Mystic in Stonington in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Water Tank from the Schooner Beulah
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 16, 2024
1. Water Tank from the Schooner Beulah Marker
This huge wooden tank for freshwater came from the three-masted Pacific Coast schooner Beulah. It is 14 feet long and almost 6 feet high, built of California redwood. As with smaller wooden barrels, the staves are held together entirely by the pressure of the steel hoops around them. Tanks like this were carried on the decks of sailing craft of the 19th century, providing water during a long voyage at sea.
The Beulah was built in San Francisco in 1882 for the lumber trade, sailing from California to the Pacific Northwest. In the 1890s, it was one of the fastest ships on the West Coast. It delivered redwood lumber to Central America and Hawaii, brought sugar back from Honolulu, traveled to Vladivostok in Russia carrying flour and beef, and sailed to Alaska in 1898 carrying hopeful gold rush miners.
In 1918, it was sold to the Union Fish Company and was used for cod fishing in the Bering Sea. Facing increasing competition from motorized vessels, the Beulah made its last voyage in 1933.
( photo credit )
San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 41° 21.702′ N, 71° 57.924′ W. Marker is
this page online
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London, in Mystic and the Eastern Shore, and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Block Island Fire Engine #1 (here, next to this marker); Hercules Model EK7 Kerosene Engine (a few steps from this marker); Waterways to Freedom - Maria Weems and Leah Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Temple, 1800 - 1954 (within shouting distance of this marker); Sardine Carrier Regina M (within shouting distance of this marker); The Leadership of Indigenous Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Whaleboat (within shouting distance of this marker); Cape Cod Catboat Breck Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stonington.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 16, 2024
2. Water Tank from the Schooner Beulah Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 16, 2024
3. The Marker and the Water Tank
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 16, 2024
4. Mystic Seaport Firehouse
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 19, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
