W.T. Preston, a National Landmark

“The W.T. Preston is closed for maintenance projects. For schedule updates contact the Anacortes Museum at (360) 293-1915.”

Admission Fees

• $5 Adult (Ages 17 to 64)
• $4 Seniors 65 and up and Active Military
• $3 Children (Ages 5-16)

Group Tours

Group tours by special arrangement. Please call 360-293-1915 or email the Museum.

W.T. Preston Specifications

• Built at Lake Union Drydock, Seattle, Washington
• Official date of construction, 1939
• Length: 163 feet 5-7/8 inches
• Beam: 34 feet 8-12 inches
• Draft: 3 feet 8 inches
• Displacement: 490 gross tons
• Engines: Two 150 high-pressure reciprocating steam engines 14 inches bore by 72 inches stroke
• Boiler: 180 pounds per square inch firetube
• Speed: Max - 12 knots - Cruise 9 knots
• Paddlewheel: 18 feet wide by 17 feet diameter
• Derrick capacity: 70 tons
• Boom: 16 inches by 16 inches by 70 feet 8 inches (laminated fir)
• Maximum lifts: Snag - 30 tons at 28 foot radius
• Bucket: 15 tons at 60 foot radius