Ralph J. Scott
Historic LA Fire Department vessel in San Pedro, California. Added to the National Register in 1989, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Ralph J. Scott, also formerly known as Fireboat #2, is a 100-foot (30 m) fireboat that was attached to the Los Angeles Fire Department serving the Port of Los Angeles. She was retired in 2003 after 78 years and replaced by Warner L. Lawrence. Ralph J. Scott is undergoing restoration near the Los Angeles Maritime Museum in San Pedro. On 30 June 1989, she was listed as a National Historic Landmark. She is currently located at the Los Angeles Fire Department, Fire Station 112, at 444 South Harbor Blvd, Berth 86, San Pedro, California.
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The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | Berth 85, San Pedro, CA |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Listed | Jun 30, 1989 |
| Listed for | Politics and government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Fireboat RALPH J. SCOTT |
| Reference number | 89001430 |
| Type of place | fireboat |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument |
| 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 | Berth 85, San Pedro, CA |
| Coordinates | 33.7413° N, 118.2790° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · 37 miles · on Park Atlas |
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Questions people ask
When was Ralph J. Scott listed on the National Register?
Jun 30, 1989. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Ralph J. Scott?
Yes. Ralph J. Scott is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Ralph J. Scott?
Berth 85, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California. The nearest national park unit is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 37 miles away.
Where is the nomination form for Ralph J. Scott?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Is there cell service at Ralph J. Scott?
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
Is there a wildfire near Ralph J. Scott right now?
2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-10-17, nearest Bryson, 40 miles away.
Source: 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 89001430. 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.