Dunkirk in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Large Anchor
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 23, 2015
1. Large Anchor Marker
from the Anabelle Wilson
which sank off Dunkirk
Lighthouse on Nov. 1913.
Raised by divers:
Tom, Dave and Tim McDonald
and Rick Lucas
on Sept. 5, 1990
and donated to the museum
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1913.
Location. 42° 29.615′ N, 79° 21.239′ W. Marker is in Dunkirk, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker can be reached from Point Drive North, 0.6 miles north of Lake Shore Drive West (New York State Route 5). Marker is on the grounds of the Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Point Drive North, Dunkirk NY 14048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lighthouse Service (a few steps from this marker); Dunkirk Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Sinfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to Corporal Cyrus W. James (within shouting distance of this marker); On September 26, 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); "Ong-Gwe-Ohn-Weh" (approx. ¾ mile away); B.P.O. Elks (approx. 0.9 miles away); To All Who Served (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dunkirk.
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Also see . . .
1. The Tragedy of the Annabelle Wilson - The Observer, Dunkirk, NY. (Submitted on June 13, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Dunkirk Lighthouse & Veterans Park Museum. (Submitted on June 13, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 23, 2015
2. Large Anchor & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
