Port Republic in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

British Anchor

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 8, 2014

1. British Anchor Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This anchor, believed to be from a British Merchant ship captured by Privateers and sunk during the Battle of Chestnut Neck, October 6, 1778
Has been donated to the Col. Richard Somers Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution by the Chestnut Neck Boat Yard

The Bruno, Schutz and Meyer Family
October 6, 2011

Erected 2011.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 2014.

Location. 39° 32.658′ N, 74° 27.7′ W. Marker is in Port Republic, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Marker is at the intersection of New York Road (U.S. 9) and Chestnut Neck Road (County Route 575), on the right when traveling north on New York Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Republic NJ 08241, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 3rd Battalion Gloucester County Militia (a few steps from this marker); Privateers (a few steps from this marker); Ship’s Rib (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Chestnut Neck (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Port Republic, New Jersey (within shouting distance of this marker); Meeting House (approx. 2½ miles away); Smith's Meeting House (approx. 2½ miles away); Franklin Inn (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Republic.

Also see . . . The Battle of Chestnut Neck. The NJ Pine Barrens website. (Submitted on August 11, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 8, 2014

2. British Anchor Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 8, 2014

3. British Anchor Marker

Markers in Port Republic image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 8, 2014

4. Markers in Port Republic

Several markers and monuments are found at this site. The British Anchor is seen here on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 656 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 11, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.