Portland (Steam Tug); Also known as Sternwheeler Portland; Portland II, Portland, Oregon
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N 45° 31.221 W 122° 40.205
10T E 525766 N 5040810
The sternwheeler tugboat Portland, which houses the Oregon Maritime Center & Museum, is berthed at the Willamette River seawall in Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (terminus of SW Pine Street). The ship is still in operable condition and was used in the movie, "Maverick."
Waymark Code: WMBZC
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 05/04/2006
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The sternwheeler tugboat Portland, which houses the Oregon Maritime Center & Museum, is berthed at the Willamette River seawall in Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (terminus of SW Pine Street). This steam-powered vessel was built in 1947 by Northwest Marine Ironworks in Portland for the Port of Portland. It was originally used to guide ocean-going ships into Portland Harbor. The ship is in operable condition. Discover the ship models, photos, navigational instruments, etc. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 AM - 4 PM. Admission charged.Instructions for logging waymark: A photograph is required that shows you (or your GPS receiver, if you're waymarking solo) and the sternwheeler tugboat Portland.
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Berthed at the Willamette River seawall in Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (terminus of SW Pine Street).
Portland, OR USA
County / Borough / Parish: Multnomah
Year listed: 1997
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949
Historic function: Transportation
Current function: Recreation, Culture and Transportation
Privately owned?: no
Hours of operation: From: 11:00 AM To: 4:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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