WT Preston, Snagboat museum at Maritime Heritage Center in Anacortes, US.
The WT Preston features a stern wheel, main engines, and specialized equipment designed for removing debris and obstacles from Puget Sound waterways.
Built in 1929, this vessel operated under the United States Army Corps of Engineers until 1981, maintaining navigation safety in rivers from Olympia to Blaine.
The Maritime Heritage Center displays photographs, artifacts, and documents that demonstrate the evolution of water transportation systems in the Pacific Northwest.
The museum operates from April through October, with daily access during summer months and weekend hours in spring and fall seasons.
This vessel recovered various unexpected items during its service, including a military aircraft and several automobiles from the waters of Puget Sound.
Location: Anacortes
GPS coordinates: 48.51611,-122.60917
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
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