Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

19th Century Sailing Ship's Anchor

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

1. 19th Century Sailing Ship's Anchor Marker

Inscription. This anchor is from one of four 19th Century sailing ships wrecked off Stillwater Cove, and placed here by the Monterey History and Art Association in 1972.

Erected 1972 by Monterey History & Art Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 36° 35.889′ N, 121° 53.754′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is at the intersection of Calle Principal and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on Calle Principal. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Larkin House (a few steps from this marker); Quarters of General William Tecumseh Sherman (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Larkin House (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Four Winds (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Stanley Fitch (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Amesti (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chestnut Tree (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

2. 19th Century Sailing Ships Anchor Marker

19th Century Sailing Ship's Anchor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

3. 19th Century Sailing Ship's Anchor

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 968 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.