Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)

Capt. Arsene Hubert Hodge

1900-1994

Photographed by James Hulse, February 6, 2025

1. Capt. Arsene Hubert Hodge Marker

Inscription. "Home is the sailor, home from sea" Robert Louis Stevenson

Captain Arsene Hubert Hodge is proudly remembered on Dutch St. Maarten for a lifetime of dedication as a seafarer and boat captain.

Countless stories are told locally about his exploits at sea and the memorable journeys he made between the Dutch Windward Islands first as skipper of the 16-ton government-owned vessel "Trixie" and later as one of the best-known captains of the romantic schooner the "Blue Pete".

The care of his passengers foremost on his mind, Captain Hodge braved sea and storm on numerous occasions receiving many citations in the process.

Captain Hodge retired from the sea in the 1970s to run a guest house just a stone's throw from this commemorative plaque.

In 1972 he was also honoured by Governorment leader, Dr. A.C. Wathey and the island Government of St. Maarten with the naming of the Captain Hodge's Pier in his honour.

He received a coveted knighthood from Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands on April 19th, 1983.

Captain Arsene Hubert Hodge was laid to rest on June 15th, 1994.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1983.

Location. 18° 1.381′ N, 63° 2.761′ W. Marker is in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. It is at the intersection of Boardwalk and Captain Hodge Pier on Boardwalk. The marker is located on the pier. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Boardwalk 55, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

on in the Atlantic Ocean,

and in North America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ter Herdenking Van Onze Gevallenen / In Remembrance of Our Fallen (here, next to

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this marker); Sint Rose Hospital (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Joseph Convent 1890 (about 210 meters away); Frontstreet Merchants (approx. one kilometer away); Historic Sint Maarten Remembered (approx. one kilometer away); St. Maarten Gingerbread Market Stalls (approx. one kilometer away); The Old Police Station (approx. one kilometer away); Vance Theophilus James (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philipsburg.

Capt. Arsene Hubert Hodge Marker (right side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 6, 2025

2. Capt. Arsene Hubert Hodge Marker (right side)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.