Breconshire
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 27° 39.017 W 080° 21.289
17R E 563640 N 3058629
Located in Humiston Beach Park on Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
Waymark Code: WM19ANM
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2024
Views: 1
On 30 April 1894, the British Steamship Breconshire (formerly the Numidian), bound from New York to Tampa, stranded on the offshore limestone reef leaving its boiler visible above the waves. The 24-man crew was sheltered by the U.S. Life Saving Service at their refuge station located on the dunes east of Bethel Creek and one mile north of this site.
Marker Number: None
Date: 1994
County: Indian River
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: Indian River County Historical Society
Website: Not listed
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