Belmar in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Malta Shipwreck
Photographed by R. C.
1. Malta Shipwreck Marker
Why is this pole here?
This pole is actually a part of Belmar's maritime history. It is the foremast (front mast) of the Malta, a ship that was wrecked off 8th Ave. in Belmar on November 24, 1885. The foremast was salvaged and mounted here as a standpipe for the sewer system. The remains of the shipwreck are located across the street, about 100 yards offshore. The sternpost can be seen at low tide.
If you look closely at the foremast, you can see the guide rail which was used to guide the sail up the mast. At the top of the foremast, you can see the cap which secured the upper mast. At the bottom of the foremast, you can see the "gudgeons," the metal fittings where the boom was attached. A boom is a pole used to extend the bottom of a sail.
Erected by Borough of Belmar.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is November 24, 1885.
Location. 40° 10.729′ N, 74° 0.792′ W. Marker is in Belmar, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and 8th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Ocean Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belmar NJ 07719, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey, specifically on the Jersey Shore, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker,
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Photographed by R. C.
2. Malta Shipwreck Marker
Photographed by R. C.
3. Malta Shipwreck Foremast - How Sweet the Smell!
The foremast from the Malta is used to vent the putrid smell of the borough's sewage higher than street level.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 5,144 times since then and 146 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
