Newburyport in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Large Packet Ship Dreadnought
Photographed By James R. Murray, July 11, 2015
1. The Large Packet Ship Dreadnought Memorial
Close up of inscription
“She’s the Liverpool Packet- O Lord, let her go!”
The Dreadnought, in her ten years running in the Atlantic Packet Service, made for herself such a name that she is still remembered: “The wild boat of the Atlantic ,” As she was called owing to the way in which she was driven by her commander, Captain Samuel Samuels, was often to be observed plunging by under topgallant sails, in a howling westerly gale, her decks hidden in spray. When other ships were lying hove-to. She was built in Newburyport Massachusetts, by Currier & Townsend for New York owners, by whom she was ordered especially for Samuels. She was and immediate success, so that Samuels offered to sell her cargoes on a specified date, or lose his freight. And the boast proved no vain one. In 1869, she was caught in a calm off Tierra Del Fuego, and was thrown ashore by a heavy swell, became a total wreck.
Built in 1853, this flyer holds the transatlantic speed record for sailing ships, with a length of 200 feet, and a beam of 39 feet, she once made the New York to Cobb Ireland run in 9 days, 17 hours
Erected by Merri-Mar Yacht Basin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 42° 49.403′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Approach to Carr's Ferry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Edward Rawson (approx. half a mile away); Soldiers and Sailors of Newburyport 1861-1864 (approx. half a mile away); Soldiers of All Wars Marker (approx. half a mile away); “The Volunteer” (approx. half a mile away); The 1873 Train Wreck (approx. one mile away); Historic 1893 Newburyport Train Station (approx. one mile away); William Lloyd Garrison (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburyport.
Photographed By James R. Murray, July 11, 2015
2. Dreadnought Memorial
Photographed By James R. Murray, July 11, 2015
3. Yacht Basin Sign
Photographed By James R. Murray
4. Dreadnought Memorial Marker
Aerial view of marker location
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 11, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
