SANDUSKY
MARITIME
MUSEUM |
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| From
the earliest days of lake navigation, Sandusky harbor has been considered the
best on the chain of lakes. Practically landlocked, it offers a safe haven in
time of storm and gives anchorage room for more vessels than any harbor on the
inland seas. |
| Sandusky
was the center of the freshwater fish supply in the United States. For years
fishing was regarded as the city's principle industry exporting over 10,000,000
lbs annually. |
| In the
days before electric refrigeration, Sandusky was a leader in the production of
natural ice. After Sandusky Bay was frozen, hundreds of people were employed
cutting ice into blocks and storing it in icehouses. |
| Since the opening in 1893 of the coal docks on Sandusky's west end,
millions of tons of black diamonds have been shipped via lake freighter, making
Sandusky one of the leading ports in that commodity. |
| With
the proximity to the Lake Erie Islands region, Sandusky has been the gateway to
this recreational playground. For over a hundred and fifty years excursion
boats have made the daily trek to the islands. Erie County can also boast over
5,000 registered boats, most located on Sandusky Bay. |
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| MARINE PRESERVATION |
| The Sandusky Area Maritime Association was
formed by a group of local people interested in maintaining the area's marine
history. |
| The goals of the association include: |
| * promoting maritime heritage and artifacts |
| * encouraging interest in Sandusky's rich
maritime past |
| * establishing a permanent archive and museum
to display local marine items |
| * educating the public of the significant
impact the waterfront has had on local development |
| * providing a resource center archiving all
aspects of maritime influence on the area |
| You can be part of this important association
through membership in the nonprofit, tax exempt corporation. Call 419-624-0274
for details on how you can become involved. |
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