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Sandman Tugboat’s Legacy Lives On | Seattle News
The historic 116-year-old tugboat Sandman, a beloved Olympia icon and longtime Harbor Days host, is being removed from the city’s Heritage Register due to severe decay—accelerated by being out of the water for repairs. Over 75% of its planks are now rotten, and parts of the deck are unsafe, raising fears it could collapse. But its legacy isn’t fading: officials plan to preserve it through 3D models, distribute artifacts to local groups, and repurpose working parts for other historic boats—all while collecting memories from those who remember the Sandman, ensuring its spirit lives on. Listen…
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