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Port Huron in St. Clair County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Great Storm of 1913 and Sailors Memorial

 
 
Storm of 1913 Remembered Marker (Side A) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2014
1. Storm of 1913 Remembered Marker (Side A)
Inscription.

[Side A]
On November 7-10, 1913, two major storms collided over the Great Lakes. This created hurricane like winds that lasted over 16 hours, producing waves over forty feet tall. As the storm intensified, temperatures dropped below freezing, triggering a major blizzard across the Great Lakes region, preventing many ships from reaching the safety of the St. Clair River.

When the storm passed, fears became reality. The overturned hull of a large ship could be seen offshore, just 11 miles North of where you stand. Days later, this "Mystery Ship" was confirmed to be the Charles S Price, from which there were no survivors.

The losses were staggering. All told, over 19 ships were a total loss, another 50 ships were damaged and over 250 lives were lost in the Great Storm of 1913.

[Side B]
Dedicated to the memory of those who are taken from us on our inland seas.

Close in our hearts, you will always stay, Honored and remembered every day.
 
Erected 2013 by Port Huron Museum and Wayne and Donna Brusate.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: DisastersWaterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lost at Sea series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
 
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43° 0.034′ N, 82° 25.466′ W. Marker is in Port Huron, Michigan, in St. Clair County. Marker is at the intersection of Thomas Edison Parkway and Elmwood Street, on the right when traveling north on Thomas Edison Parkway. Monument is in the riverside park, about 0.1 miles north of the Bluewater Bridge to Sarnia, Ontario. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Huron MI 48060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The "John S. Martin" (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort St. Joseph (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bridging the Blue Waters (about 800 feet away); Ships on the St. Clair (about 800 feet away); Native Americans (about 800 feet away); Tom Edison at Grand Trunk (about 800 feet away); Immigration (about 800 feet away); All Aboard! (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Huron.
 
Regarding Great Storm of 1913 and Sailors Memorial. Monument is made from a ship propeller blade.
 
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
 
Also see . . .
1. Remembering the Great Lakes Storm of 1913. Great Lakes Guide website entry (Submitted on February 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 

2. Great Lakes Storm of 1913. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Storm of 1913 Remembered Marker (Side B) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2014
2. Storm of 1913 Remembered Marker (Side B)
 

3. Great Storm of 1913 and Sailors Memorial Dedication. YouTube video (21m 31s) (Submitted on August 8, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.) 
 
Great Storm of 1913 and Sailors Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 15, 2022
3. Great Storm of 1913 and Sailors Memorial
Great Storm of 1913 and Sailors Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2014
4. Great Storm of 1913 and Sailors Memorial
Looking north
Great Storm of 1913 and Sailors Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 15, 2022
5. Great Storm of 1913 and Sailors Memorial
This is the view looking south along the St. Clair River at the Blue Water Bridge to Canada.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 924 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.   3. submitted on December 18, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.   4. submitted on August 8, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.   5. submitted on December 18, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

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