Francis Metallic Surfboat

historic site

Material
metal
Inscription
From about 1854 to at least 1863, this surfboat was used for lifesaving purposes near the Saugatuck Lighthouse. It was one of 48 used on the Great Lakes and one of 137 used nationally...
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:4919:2019:57
June solstice06:0820:4421:27
September equinox07:3319:0719:44
December solstice08:1216:2917:15

Local time (America/Detroit).

42.64410, -86.20343

Elevation 189 m (modelled from terrain)

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