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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OT6_41-foot-utility-boat-large-utb_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
The Coast Guard built 207 UTBs, at a cost of $235,000 for each boat, all at the Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, Maryland, from 1973 to 1978. The 41-ft. UTB has been one of the most successful boats in Coast Guard history, ably serving as the gener…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OT1_historic-museum-tug-john-purves_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OSU_fish-tug-linda-e_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
Leif E. Weborg
Of Gills Rock Wis
Scott T. Matta
Of Milwaukee Wis.
Warren G. Olson Jr.
Of Marinette Wis.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OST_howard-a-lou-e-olson_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
Howard loved the water, sailing and knew all about ships. He was a sailor, shipbuilder, boat launcher, and a long-time DCMM docent. He couldn't wait to sail each spring.
Lou was a great supporter of Howard. She cared for their home, children, fin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OSQ_air-funnel_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
This steel air funnel is from the iron ore carrier Middleton. This ship was also known as Nashanic, Gulfoil, and Pioneer Challenger. The vessel was built at the Bethlehem Steel Company Shipyard at Sparrows Point, Maryland and launched October 31, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OSN_semper-paratus_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
This plaque is given by the State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs in grateful recognition of the United States Coast Guard, for its long and storied history of steadfast service in Wisconsin. On the mighty Mississippi River, the stor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OSM_anchor_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
This anchor was recovered in Northern Lake Michigan in 1979 by the crew of the USCG cutter/buoy tender Acacia when that ship was stationed in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. It was assumed that the anchor got fouled in the rocks and could not be raised b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OSL_ellsworth-l-peterson_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
With a maritime career begun in 1941 at Peterson Boat Works stockroom, Ellsworth attended the USMMA [United States Merchant Marine Academy] Kings Point and sailed on tankers in WWII. He rejoined his family's business, learned the tools of the trad…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OSK_karl-overland_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
United States Coast Guard Radio Tower
Karl Overland
Co-Founder of Overland Bolling Company
Founded in 1956
Lived his life by these simple words
"You Reap What You Sow"
"Be The Best That You Can Be
In This Land of Opportunity"
Respected i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OSF_propellers-from-the-tug-john-purves_Sturgeon-Bay-WI.html
These two propellers were removed from the John Purves during her renovation in 2007 and wrapped with rope for display.
They were originally installed in 1957 when the vessel was converted from steam to diesel power at the Sturgeon Bay Shipbuildi…