Luna, Museum ship in Chelsea, United States.
Description
Luna is a wooden tugboat on display in Chelsea's harbor where visitors can board and explore the interior. The ship displays its original engine room, navigation instruments, crew quarters, and working spaces arranged throughout the vessel.
History
The ship was built in 1930 as the world's first diesel-electric powered tugboat. It worked in Boston Harbor until 1971 when it was retired and later preserved as a museum ship.
Culture
The vessel shows how Boston workers engaged with modern machinery and organized harbor labor in their daily routines. Visitors can see how the crew spaces were arranged and how different work stations on the ship were designed for practical use.
Practical
You can board the ship and explore the different decks on your own or join guided tours to learn how it operated. The vessel is located right on the water and easy to reach, but wear sturdy shoes since surfaces can be wet and slippery.
Did you know?
The ship has a glass panel above its propeller that let crew members watch the propulsion system while operating. This feature reveals how engineers created practical solutions to monitor the machinery in action.
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