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Hammond, IN Lat: 41° 41.725 Long: 087° 30.244 |
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DESCRIPTION Hammond IN was settled by German immigrants in the 1840's. Within 30 years, Hammond had become an industrialized center with a large and growing meat packing industry. Other industrial sectors soon developed including steel, chemical and commercial goods manufacturers. Although a separate municipality, Hammond IN today is part of the huge 'Chicagoland' urban region. Despite its industrialized nature, Hammond IN has preserved much of its turn-of-the-century, victorian architecture. Over $500 million dollars was invested in a complete redevelopment of its waterfront casino and harbor. It re-opened with nearly 1,000 slips. |
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APPROACHES The approaches to Hammond IN are clear from the northeast and east. From the north, there are obstructions to be aware of. FROM THE NORTH Coming south from Chicago and points north, take a clearing bearing from Four Mile Crib Light (Fl WHITE+horn, visible 9.5 nm offshore) off Chicago to "R 2" light buoy (Fl RED+RACON). This bearing is approximately 153°T. (Click here for an description of clearing bearings.) Stay to the east of this clearing line to avoid the numerous shoals that lie offshore. At "R 2", alter course to approxiamtely 187°T on a bearing to buoy "R 4" (Fl RED). From "R 4", a course of approximately 213°T will bring you past the Hammond Intake Crib Light (Fl WHITE, visible 5.96 NM) to the entrance to Hammond Marina. The entrance is on the southeast side, marked with a Fl RED light and, on the inner pierhead, a Fl GREEN light. On your approach, be aware that there is a submerged breakwater lying about 200 ft/61 m off the harbor breakwall. It is marked with a row of 4 Fl WHITE lights. FROM THE EAST & NORTHEAST Lay a course to the Hammond Intake Crib Light (Fl WHITE, visible 5.96 NM). Note the charted Indiana Shoals. Charts show sufficient water over them but the word 'shoals' should always focus your attention. From the Hammond Intake Crib Light, a course of approxiamately 208°T will bring you to the harbr entrance. The entrance is on the southeast side, marked with a Fl RED light and, on the inner pierhead, a Fl GREEN light. On your approach, be aware that there is a submerged breakwater lying about 200 ft/61 m off the harbor breakwall. It is marked with a row of 4 Fl WHITE lights. |
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MARINAS, YACHT CLUBS, MOORINGS, ANCHORAGES Hammond Marina (219) 659-7678 VHF 9 Hammond Marina has 918 slips with about 3 dozen set aside for transient sailors. There is a large fuel dock (diesel and gasoline) and pumpout station. There is water and power available at all slips. There are restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. There is also a well-stocked ships store on-site. The marina is adjacent to the large Horseshoe Casino. Hammond Yacht Club (219) 659-9030 HYC is located within the marina, in the south corner, by the Horseshoe floating casino. They do not have docks as they use the marina slips. There is a clubhouse with restroom facilities. There is also a kitchen and bar/lounge. |
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REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE, PROVISIONING, BANKS/ATM's There are no marine repair facilities in Hammond Marina. Strack & Van Til grocery store is about 1 mi/1.6 km south of the marina. Horizon Bank, located .5 mi/1 km from the marina has counter service and ATMs. |
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MEDICAL SERVICES Franciscan St Margaret Hospital (219) 932-2300 is 6 mi/10 km south of the marina. This is one of the largest acute-care hospitals in nothern Indiana. Rite Care HealthMart Pharmacy (219) 655-5028 is located 2 mi/3 km from the marina. |
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PLACES TO EAT Hammond Indiana is part of Chicagoland - there are restaurants and pubs everywhere! For starters, Jack Binion's Steakhouse is located in the Horseshoe Casino, right at the marina. Open 24 hours, the Purple Steer is a casual restaurant with classic American family fare. Keith's is a popular local pub. Up For Grabs Inc. is a family-owned pub with a good local reputation - they serve fresh perch daily plus a variety of other good pub food. |
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THINGS TO DO/SEE/VISIT History buffs would enjoy the John Dillinger Museum Science enthusiasts, especially those with children on board would enjoy the Challenger Learning Center, focused on space science education. There is live theatre at Return from Hammond IN to Lake Michigan Return to Home Page |
