Capstan
historic site
- Material
- steel
- Inscription
- Deck capstans were used on sailing ships centuries ago to handle anchor lines on the heaviest of the ship's tackle. This cast iron geared capstan was recovered from the sunken schooner Samuel P. Ely at Two Harbors, Minnesota, where the ship sunk in 1896..
- On the North Shore Scenic DriveNational
- 1.1 mi off the Skyline Parkway Scenic Byway
- 10.0 mi off the Veterans Evergreen Memorial Drive
- 24.6 mi off the Wisconsin Lake Superior Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Chester Park Trail Overlook · 2 mi
- Bagley Nature Area viewing platform · 3 mi
- Rock Knob · 4 mi
- Gazebo Point · 4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:12 | 18:41 | 19:21 |
| June solstice | 05:15 | 20:20 | 21:07 |
| September equinox | 06:56 | 18:28 | 19:08 |
| December solstice | 07:51 | 15:32 | 16:23 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
46.78023, -92.09144
Elevation 185 m (modelled from terrain)