Armistice Day Storm Historical

Armistice Day Storm Historical (HM1URS)

Location: Ludington, MI 49431 Mason County
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Country: United States of America
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N 43° 57.496', W 86° 27.582'

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On November 11, 1940, a severe storm swept the Great Lakes area. As it crossed Lake Michigan ships and seamen fought to reach safety away from its blinding winds and towering seas. Between Big and Little Points Sable the freighters William B. Davock and Anna C. Minch foundered with the loss of all hands. The crew of the Novadoc, driven aground south of Pentwater battled icy winds and water for two days before being rescued by local fishermen. At Ludington the car-ferry City of Flint 32 was driven ashore, her holds flooded to prevent further damage. Elsewhere lives were lost and ships damaged in one of Lake Michigan's greatest storms.
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HM NumberHM1URS
Series This marker is part of the Michigan: Michigan Historical Commission series
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Year Placed1971
Placed ByMichigan Historical Commission
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Date Added Saturday, October 1st, 2016 at 9:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 543348 N 4867379
Decimal Degrees43.95826667, -86.45970000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 57.496', W 86° 27.582'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 57' 29.76" N, 86° 27' 34.92" W
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Area Code(s)231
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Stearns Dr, Ludington MI 49431, US
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