Sturgeon Bay in Door County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ellsworth L. Peterson
1924 -
With a maritime career begun in 1941 at Peterson Boat Works stockroom, Ellsworth attended the USMMA [United States Merchant Marine Academy] Kings Point and sailed on tankers in WWII. He rejoined his family's business, learned the tools of the trade, and in 1965 he succeeded his father [Fred] as President and Chairman of the Board in 1996. Through his leadership, PBI emerged as an international shipbuilder, constructing over 800 wooden, steel, aluminum and fiberglass vessels such as gunboats, heavy lift and research ships, rescue salvage vessels, amphibious craft, tuna seiners, car ferries, and Avenger mine countermeasure ships; and building Navy vessels for 13 countries! His diligence earned maritime honors including the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Admiral Land Medal. With love for his shipyard and hometown, Ellsworth claims that he only got one mile in his life. Indeed, his birthplace, shipyard and lifelong residence are all within one mile of each other.
Erected by Peterson Builders, Incorporated.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 44° 49.822′ N, 87° 22.956′ W. Marker is in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, in Door County. Marker is on the grounds of the Door County Maritime Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 North Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fred J. Peterson (here, next to this marker); Robert E. Peterson (here, next to this marker); Captain John Roen (a few steps from this marker); Propellers from the tug John Purves (a few steps from this marker); Historic Museum Tug John Purves (a few steps from this marker); Howard A & Lou E Olson (a few steps from this marker); Lost Great Lakes Mariners (a few steps from this marker); Karl Overland (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sturgeon Bay.
Also see . . .
1. Obituary: Ellsworth L. Peterson (1924 -2018). Door County Pulse website entry (Submitted on January 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Peterson Builders. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay WI. (Submitted on October 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.