Town Wharves [Rockport] - Massachusetts Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This marker is on the west side of the Sandy Bay Yacht Club at the very end of T Wharf in Rockport, Massachusetts. It reads:

"First timber wharf built in 1743 to shelter fishing boats. In 1793, 62 vessels of 5 to 10 tons were sighted in Rockport Harbour. From incorporatⁿ of Sandy Bay Pier C^o in 1811 wharves were rebuilt & extended of durable granite blocks with open joints to dissipate the impacts of waves."

Don't forget to look out over the water at Motif Number 1!

Agency Responsible for Placement: Other (Place below) Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Town of Rockport County: Essex City/Town Name: Rockport Year Placed: Not listed Relevant Web Site: Not listed

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