Pensell Propeller - Havre de Grace, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 32.436 W 076° 05.196
18S E 406628 N 4377333
A ship propeller in Havre de Grace.
Waymark Code: WMYEM0
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,"
For what use was your waymark originally intended?: Marine
What purpose does it serve today?: Historic/Educational
Explain any choices not listed above.: Not listed
More on this waymark can be found here.: Not listed
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