Baltimore (tug)
Steam-powered tugboat in Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland. Built 1906. Added to the National Register in 1993, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Baltimore is a preserved steam-powered tugboat, built in 1906 by the Skinner Shipbuilding Company of Baltimore, Maryland. She is formerly the oldest operating steam tugboat in the United States, but at present does not hold an operating license issued by the US Coast Guard, so is unable to leave her dock at the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Key Highway, Baltimore. Her hull is not capable of operating on open water. Baltimore was built and operated as a harbor inspection tug, capable of acting as a municipal tugboat for city barges, as well as an official welcoming vessel and VIP launch, an auxiliary fireboat, and as a light icebreaker.
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The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore (Independent City), MD |
| Independent city | City of Baltimore |
| Listed | Nov 4, 1993 |
| Listed for | Architecture, Maritime history, Transportation |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | BALTIMORE, Harbor Inspection Tug |
| Reference number | 93001613 |
| Built | 1906 · more from the 1900s |
| Type of place | tug |
| Designations | National Historic 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 | 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore (Independent City), MD |
| Coordinates | 39.2746° N, 76.6008° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Baltimore (Independent City) | 282 listed places in Baltimore (Independent City) → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Greenbelt Campground 25 miles · Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas 25 miles · Greenbelt Park Ranger Station 26 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Baltimore (tug) listed on the National Register?
Nov 4, 1993. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Baltimore (tug) built?
1906.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Baltimore (tug)?
Yes. Baltimore (tug) is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Baltimore (tug)?
1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore (Independent City), City of Baltimore, Maryland. The nearest national park unit is Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, 1 mile away.
Where is the nomination form for Baltimore (tug)?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Baltimore (tug)?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Greenbelt Campground, 25 miles away. Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas is 25 miles away, and Greenbelt Park Ranger Station is 26 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Baltimore (tug)?
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 93001613. 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.