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3M Letterbox
This box is missing and may stay retired.
Wisconsin
Letterboxes of Antiquity Homepage
Originally placed by Moofie & Blaze, this box went missing in the
spring of 2005 just after the logbook was completely filled and
before they could retrieve it. One report has it buried under
a load of coal for the S.S. Badger. Return to this site later
for more info.
New letterbox: 3M
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, WI
Placed by: Moofie & Blaze
Box webpage located at:
Clues:
MANITOWOC MARITIME MICROBOX
Your voyage begins at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, at the corner
of Maritime
Drive and 7th St. in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. On the west side of the
building
find the plaque near the top of the stairs. As you read take note of
the number
of subs that were built here and the name of the man who was in
charge of the
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company at this time.
Descend 16 steps and head towards the bow of the Cobia. Upon
reaching the bow
take a look near the waterline and note the number of large holes on
the port
side. Now set your heading in the direction of the shipbuilding
president’s name. Follow the sidewalk until you stand upon the
large
compass. Continue along the sidewalk but don’t cross any
streets. You may
have to wait if a large boat comes to pass. Continue across the
waters and head
toward the three flagpoles. Take a minute to read the plaque that is
here.
It is now time to change direction and head toward open water. About
halfway
your path will be interrupted. Now you will have to go through the
gravel lot
but will be able to rejoin the paved waterside walkway on the other
side. You
will still be heading towards the lighthouse and open water. At this
time you
can look back at the Cobia and verify the number of holes at the
waterline. It
is the larger holes and only count the ones that are fore of the
anchor.
Walk to the lamppost that is equal to the same number of the
flagpoles. Face
south. Take a heading of 110 degrees. By taking the number of subs
produced here
and dividing it in half you will get the number of steps you need to
take. Upon
doing this you should be at the evergreen tree that is the same
number in line
as the Cobia’s holes at the waterline. Search this tree, and
at about
waist high along the trunk, you will find the microbox.
Stamp up and replace the box. Please place the log in the tube that
faces down
to help prevent water entry. Enjoy the rest your stay in
Wisconsin’s
Maritime City.
Please contact us with any info or comments.
Moofie and Blaze
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