Haynes Township near Harrisville in Alcona County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Anchor Windlass

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 24, 2025

1. Anchor Windlass Marker

Inscription. This anchor windlass was mounted on the forward deck of large sailing vessels to raise their heavy anchors. It was mounted in a strong frame and used a rachet device to rotate the shaft to lift and recover the anchors and lines.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 44° 42.764′ N, 83° 16.379′ 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 Road, 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

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World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: U.S. Coast Guard Watchtower Alarm Bell (here, next to this marker); Marine City (here, next to this marker); Rudder "Marine City" (here, next to this marker); Rudder ~ St. Tugboat "Loretta" (here, next to this marker); Rudder Unknown (here, next to this marker); Loretta (a few steps from this marker); Capstan / Ice Crusher (a few steps from this marker); Bernice D (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisville.

Anchor Windlass and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 24, 2025

2. Anchor Windlass and Marker

Anchor Windlass and Marker next to the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 24, 2025

3. Anchor Windlass and Marker next to the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.