Shoreby Club Newport Harbor Marina | Lake Erie | 100 Slips | Fuel | Bratenahl, OH

Built in 1890 as the summer home of Samuel Mather, the lakefront mansion serves as the main clubhouse for this Member-owned Club. Designed by noted architect Charles Schweinfurth, the 25-room mansion was restored to its original grandeur and is now the social quarters of the Club. The newly renovated third floor has five luxuriously appointed guest rooms for Members’ out-of-town company.Samuel and Flora Stone Mather were the owners until 1931. Samuel Mather was Senior Partner of Pickands, Mather & Company, an iron ore and Great Lakes shipping firm and a founding Director of U.S. Steel. From 1931 to 1990, there were approximately six subsequent owners. During prohibition, after the death of Mr. Mather, the new owners of Shoreby created a shoreline receiving spot for Canadian “deliveries” and lively parties.

Open to public

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Navigation

Current:Weak

Notes

Approach is parallel to the coast line. You must enter the harbor from the southwest heading northeast. Due to the harbor breakwall, it is very difficult to distinguish the harbor entrance from the riprap on the coast line. There is no tide and usually no current. However, wind can whip up waves, which can get very large. Waves can tend to push you ashore as you attempt to enter the harbor when the wind is high