Haynes Township near Harrisville in Alcona County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rudder ~ St. Tugboat "Loretta"
Photographed by Mark Parker, June 24, 2025
1. Rudder ~ St. Tugboat "Loretta" Marker
This tug caught fire at the dock of the Alger Smith lumber mill in Black River, Mi., circa 1890. It was pushed away from the dock where it sank.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 44° 42.763′ N, 83° 16.383′ W. Marker is near Harrisville, Michigan, in Alcona County. It is in Haynes Township. It is on Point Road east of Spruce Trailways Road, on the left when traveling east. From the parking lot at the trailhead, follow the trail towards Sturgeon Point Lighthouse about 400 feet. The marker is under the shed next to the lighthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6071 Point Rd, Harrisville MI 48740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rudder "Marine City" (here, next to this marker); Rudder Unknown (here, next to this marker); U.S. Coast Guard Watchtower Alarm Bell (here, next to this marker); Anchor Windlass (here, next to this marker); Marine City (a few steps from this marker); Loretta (a few steps from this marker); Capstan / Ice Crusher (within shouting distance of this marker); Bernice D (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisville.
Photographed by Mark Parker, June 24, 2025
2. St. Tugboat Loretta Rudder and attached Marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, June 24, 2025
3. Rudder from the Tugboat Loretta next to the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
