Baltimore (tug)

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BALTIMORE (tug)
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Baltimore (tug) (Maryland)
Baltimore (tug)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Coordinates: 39°16′28″N 76°36′1″W / 39.27444, -76.60028Coordinates: 39°16′28″N 76°36′1″W / 39.27444, -76.60028
Built/Founded: 1906
Architect: Skinner Shipbuilding
Designated as NHL: November 04, 1993[1]
Added to NRHP: November 04, 1993[2]
NRHP Reference#: 93001613
Governing body: Private

The Baltimore is a preserved steam-powered tugboat, built in 1906 by the Skinner Shipbuilding Company of Baltimore, Maryland. It is the oldest operating steam tugboat in the United States.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1993.[1][3]

The tug is maintained by the Baltimore Museum of Industry [4].

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b BALTIMORE (Tug). National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-06-09.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2008-04-15).
  3. ^ Kevin J. Foster (April 30, 1993), National Historic Landmark Nomination: BALTIMORE, Harbor Inspection Tug / Baltimore, official number 203700PDF (32 KB), National Park Service  and Accompanying eight photos, exterior and interior, from 1988, 1989, and undatedPDF (32 KB)
  4. ^ Maryland Historical Trust. National Register of Historic Places: Properties in Baltimore City. Maryland Historical Trust (2008-06-08).
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