Pensell Propeller - Havre de Grace, MD
Posted by: bluesnote
N 39° 32.436 W 076° 05.196
18S E 406628 N 4377333
One of many historical markers in Havre de Grace.
Waymark Code: WMYEKZ
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2018
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The plaque says, "A propeller uses the principle of the screw to convert rotational motion into forward thrust to power a boat or ship in the water. This propeller was manufactured in 1895, and installed on the 135 foot tug Sea King. The tug reported for war 1917 at Havre de Grace to have its steam boiler replaced, but the war ended before work was completed. There, it was abandoned and sank. In 1953, George Pensell cleared the wreck to build the Tidewater Marina. He salved the propeller and shaft and later donated them to the museum,"
Group that erected the marker: Maritime Museum
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Havre de Grace
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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