Arthur Foss (tugboat)
United States historic place in Kirkland, Washington. Added to the National Register in 1989, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Arthur Foss, built in 1889 as Wallowa at Portland, Oregon, is likely the oldest wooden tugboat afloat in the world. Its 79-year commercial service life began with towing sailing ships over the Columbia River bar, and ended with hauling bundled log rafts on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in 1968. Northwest Seaport now preserves the tug as a museum ship in Seattle, Washington.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | Moss Bay waterfront, Kirkland, WA |
| County | King County |
| Listed | Apr 11, 1989 |
| Listed for | Industry, Military, Architecture, Maritime history |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | ex-WALLOWA; Tugboat Arthur Foss |
| Reference number | 89001078 |
| Type of place | tug, preserved watercraft |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, Seattle Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Moss Bay waterfront, Kirkland, WA |
| Coordinates | 47.6282° N, 122.3369° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park · 2 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Falls View Campground 30 miles · Interrorem Cabin 31 miles · Collins Campground 32 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Arthur Foss (tugboat) listed on the National Register?
Apr 11, 1989. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Arthur Foss (tugboat)?
Yes. Arthur Foss (tugboat) is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Arthur Foss (tugboat)?
Moss Bay waterfront, Kirkland, King County, Washington. The nearest national park unit is Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, 2 miles away.
Source: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Where is the nomination form for Arthur Foss (tugboat)?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Arthur Foss (tugboat)?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Falls View Campground, 30 miles away. Interrorem Cabin is 31 miles away, and Collins Campground is 32 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Arthur Foss (tugboat)?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 89001078. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.