19th Century Anchor - Ocean City, MD
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bluesnote
N 38° 19.538 W 075° 05.275
18S E 492315 N 4241949
A large anchor on display at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station.
Waymark Code: WM14QEJ
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2021
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The plaque says, "This two and one half ton anchor was recovered from an 1870's shipwreck, known locally as the Sailboat Wreck.
It was located by the commercial clam vessel STAR LIGHT, 19.6 nautical miles NNE of Assateague Island Lighthouse in 15 fathoms of water.
Presented to the museum in memory of BMC William H. Parker, USCG 1924-1946.
"God is Our Anchor and Strength" Gift of Mr. & Mrs. A. Wayne Watson 1981"
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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