Canal Park in Duluth in Saint Louis County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Modern Ship Propeller

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2014

1. Modern Ship Propeller Marker

Inscription. This propeller wheel is typical of those used to drive Lakes freighters. It measures 14 feet 5 inches in diameter and weighs over 11 tons; being made of a special bronze alloy, its value exceeds 10,000 dollars. The propeller was removed from the 520-foot ore-carrier Charles S. Hebard, which was built in 1906 and scrapped 60 years later.

Gift of Fraser Shipyards, Superior, Wisconsin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 46° 46.819′ N, 92° 5.521′ W. Marker is in Duluth, Minnesota, in Saint Louis County. It is in Canal Park. It can be reached from Canal Park Drive. Marker is in Canal Park, at the south end of Canal Park Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Duluth MN 55802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region

and in the Iron Range.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Float Copper (a few steps from this marker); Northwoods Sailors (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Merchant Marine / U.S. Navy Armed Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); Modern Ship Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Capstan (within shouting distance of this marker); Trotman Folding Stock Anchor (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to Davis Helberg (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dedicated to Davis Helberg (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duluth.

Also see . . . Great Lakes and Seaway Shipping. (Submitted on November 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Modern Ship Propeller and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2014

2. Modern Ship Propeller and Marker

Lift Bridge in background

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 920 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.