St. Michaels in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Maritime Legend #21663
"The Tow Rope"
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 23, 2012
1. Maritime Legend #21663 Marker
Hand tonged in the Miles River in 1939 by local seafaring legend Frankie Alberto Morgan Wilkenship, this rope dates back to 1813. It was used during the British Invasion of St. Michaels. Maritime forensic experts claim the line "a true nautical braid" belonged to the HMS Jabberwock, commanded by Lord Liverrot. The rope was used to tow U.S. warships damaged by Royal Navy cannonballs.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 38° 47.112′ N, 76° 13.232′ W. Marker is in St. Michaels, Maryland, in Talbot County. Marker can be reached from Mulberry Street. The marker is along the waterfront at the St. Michaels Crab and Steak House at 305 Mulberry Street, St. Michaels, Maryland. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Michaels MD 21663, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Under Fire (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freedom's Figurehead (about 700 feet away); Navy Point Historic Houses (about 700 feet away); Rebuilding Rosie Parks
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Additional commentary.
1. Dawson's Wharf
The site of the Crab & Steak House was Impy Dawson's Wharf in 1813. A two-gun battery located here participated in the first Battle of St. Michaels on August 10, 1813.
— Submitted January 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 23, 2012
2. Maritime Legend #21663 Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 23, 2012
3. Maritime Legend #21663 Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 23, 2012
4. "a True Nautical Braid"
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 23, 2012
5. St. Michaels Crab & Steak House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 27, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on January 27, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on January 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
