J. D. Marshall Memorial |
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Chesterton, Indiana |
A small memorial to the steamer J. D. Marshall which sank on June 11, 1911 only a few hundred feet off shore. The memorial is located near the pavilion at the Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton, Indiana on the shore of Lake Michigan. |
The propeller from the J. D. Marshall which was salvaged from the wreck which still remains where it sank. |
Close-up of the information plaque. |
The story of the loss of J. D. Marshall on the information plaque. |
All photos © 2011 Michael W. Pocock and MaritimeQuest all rights reserved |
Page published Mar. 19, 2011 |