Mystic in Stonington in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Hays & Ros Clark Shiplift
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 26, 2013
1. Hays & Ros Clark Shiplift Marker
Hays & Ros Clark
Shiplift
Honors the Clarks extraordinary generosity
to the artisans of this museum
whose skills preserve and maintain
wooden ships of history and character
Dedicated July 13, 2007
Erected 2007 by Mystic Seaport.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1790.
Location. 41° 21.519′ N, 71° 57.92′ W. Marker is in Stonington in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in Mystic. It can be reached from the intersection of Greenmanville Avenue (Connecticut Route 27) and Bruggeman Place, on the right when traveling south. Located in Mystic Seaport. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic CT 06355, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London, in Mystic and the Eastern Shore, and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eastern-rig dragger Roann (a few steps from this marker); The Hays and Ros Clark Shiplift (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandbagger Annie (within shouting distance of this marker); Susan Constant (within shouting distance of this marker); Sawmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Shipsaw (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolverine Semi-Diesel Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); Atlas (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stonington.
Other markers no longer nearby. Whaleship Charles W. Morgan (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Lathrop D-90 Diesel Engine (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Wichmann Semi-Diesel Engine (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Mystic Seaport Museum.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 26, 2013
2. Hays & Ros Clark Shiplift Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 26, 2013
3. Lloyds Register Plaque
Mystic Seaport Museum Mechanical Lift Dock
Build to Lloyds Register Code for Lifting
Appliances in a Maritime Environment
for Class Notation
* A-Mechanical lift dock and transfer system for service at Mystic Seaport, USA
Maximum Distributed Load on Platform = 5.8LT/ft
Certified November 2008
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 26, 2013
4. Hays & Ros Clark Shiplift
The elevator part of the shiplift is the broad deck. In the center is a row of keel blocks, timbers that support the ship's keel. The red coverings protect the eight hoisting mechanisms. At right, the whaleship Charles W. Morgan is undergoing restoration. Two of her spars can be seen on the shiplift.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 700 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 15, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
