Ludington in Mason County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"The Abbie"
A Great Lakes Schooner
By Tyson Snow, Ogden, Utah
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2016
1. "The Abbie" Marker
The "Abbie" was the last schooner built at the Ludington docks in 1886 for Rasmus Rasmussen. At 88 feet long, 22 feet wide, and with a 6 foot draft, this double-masted, 88-ton schooner was typical of those that sailed the Great Lakes. On most voyages it would transport "tannin bark" to the tanneries in Chicago, returning with items needed by the inhabitants of the Ludington area. The "Abbie" sailed Lake Michigan until it was lost off Portage Lake Pier on November 8, 1905 when a storm drove it ashore. One of the crew swam to safety and with the swift response of rescuers, the remaining crew members were recovered from the cabin wreckage with no loss of life.
In memory of the Rasmussen, Lagesen, Vogel and Madsen families
Erected 2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 43° 57.204′ N, 86° 27.658′ W. Marker is in Ludington, Michigan
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2016
2. "The Abbie" Bas Relief and Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Sport Fishing" (within shouting distance of this marker); S.S. Pere Marquette 18 (approx. Ό mile away); Armistice Day Storm (approx. 0.3 miles away); S.S. City of Flint 32 (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); S.S. Badger / Ludington Car Ferries (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ludington.
More about this marker. "The Abbie" is part of the Mason County Sculpture Trail.
Also see . . .
1. The Mason County Sculpture Trail. (Submitted on October 2, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. "New sculpture to be dedicated Saturday," in Mason County Press (2015). (Submitted on October 2, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2016
3. "The Abbie" Bas Relief
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
