Port Colborne in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Hand operated winch from 2nd Welland Canal Lock Gate

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 21, 2025

1. Hand operated winch from 2nd Welland Canal Lock Gate - Marker

Inscription. This hand operated winch is the last of many used on the 2nd Welland Canal to open and close the wooden lock gates. Capable of hoisting 2½ tons this winch, once located near Clarence Street, was donated by Gary King of Lowbanks in memory of his father Ronald King.

Erected by Port Colborne Historical Museum.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Welland Canals series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 42° 53.257′ N, 79° 15.1′ W. Marker is in Port Colborne, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It can be reached from the intersection of King Street and Princess St, on the right when traveling south. The marker and winch are displayed outdoors at the Port Colborne Historical Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 280 King Street, Port Colborne ON L3K 4H2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe

and in Niagara Canada.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western

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World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Steam Tug Yvon Dupré Jr. (here, next to this marker); Anchor from the Raleigh (a few steps from this marker); SS Hochelaga Lifeboat 1949 (a few steps from this marker); Earth Scraper Used On Construction of Welland Canal (a few steps from this marker); Port Colborne and the Niagara St. Catharines and Toronto Railway (NS&T) (within shouting distance of this marker); Ingleside c. 1867 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Founding of Port Colborne (about 120 meters away); King George Memorial Park War Memorial (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Colborne.

Hand operated winch from 2nd Welland Canal Lock Gate - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 21, 2025

2. Hand operated winch from 2nd Welland Canal Lock Gate - Marker in context

Photo face south-west from the road. The marker is on the winch - the brown cylinder near the flag-pole.

Hand operated winch from 2nd Welland Canal Lock Gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 21, 2025

3. Hand operated winch from 2nd Welland Canal Lock Gate

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.