BMC William H. Parker - Ocean City, MD
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bluesnote
N 38° 19.538 W 075° 05.275
18S E 492315 N 4241949
One of many memorials in Ocean City, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14QDA
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2021
Views: 1
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"
List if there are any visiting hours:
24/7
Entrance fees (if any):
Free
Sponsor(s): Unknown
Relevent website: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Date dedicated: Not listed
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