What is a nun buoy

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1. Nun Buoy Marker

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Nun Buoy. Maritime Museum. Buoys are aids to navigation. Typically, a buoy is anchored in place, and serves to direct a boat or ship pilot away from hazards, or toward lanes and channels. This is a nun buoy, so-named because of its conical shape, like a nun's habit. Nun buoys are painted red, have even numbers, and denote the right-hand side of a channel when heading upstream. This buoy was used in the main channel off Havre de Grace, before it was retired by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Buoys are aids to navigation. Typically, a buoy is anchored in place, and serves to direct a boat or ship pilot away from hazards, or toward lanes and channels. This is a nun buoy, so-named because of its conical shape, like a nun's habit. Nun buoys are painted red, have even numbers, and denote the right-hand side of a channel when heading upstream. This buoy was used in the main channel off Havre de Grace, before it was retired by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Erected by The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Military • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 39° 32.437′ N, 76° 5.168′ W. Marker is in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker is on Lafayette Street just east of Young Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Lafayette Street, Havre de Grace MD 21078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Anchors (within shouting distance of this marker); Aids to Navigation Fog Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Pensell Propeller (within shouting distance of this marker); Did you Know? (within shouting distance of this marker); A Perfect Location

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 23, 2019

2. Nun Buoy Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Concord Point Lighthouse Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Post U.S. Lighthouse Service Use (within shouting distance of this marker); Adding On (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Havre de Grace.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 136 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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nun buoy a buoy resembling a cone
can buoy a buoy with a round bottom and conical top
nunnery the convent of a community of nuns
nuance a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
nuncio (Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope having ambassadorial status
newsboy a boy who delivers newspapers
run by pass by while running
nubby of textiles; having a rough surface
ninepenny used of nail size; 2 3/4 in or 7 cm long
non-buoyant tending to sink in a liquid or fall in air
unhappy experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
noun a content word referring to a person, place, thing or action
snobby valuing high status and superiority to others
tune up adjust for better functioning
ninny a stupid foolish person
nanny someone who cares for children
tune-up adjustments made to an engine to improve its performance
nubbin a small nub (especially an undeveloped fruit or ear of corn)