The Cement Ship

Category: Historical landmark

Address: 3081 Ridge View Dr, DuPont, WA 98327, USA

Reviews

Sunshine Kingdom

May 3, 2022

Super fun and cool! Great place for a picnic and to soak up history. Check out the other reviews for specific directions on how to get there. Remember SAFETY: - Check the tides and weather first - Go with a buddy - Expect it to take 30mins to 1hr to get to the ship (depending) - Ship is accessible with tides at 0ft and lower only - There is a lot of sharp rust and protruding rebar. Much of the ship is covered in barnacles. If you want to climb on it or in it, I'd suggest appropriate gloves and clothing, and maybe some rope

Tim Turner

Dec 9, 2021

Greetings all, I have created a very simple to follow guide on where to start and how to get to the cement ship. You must check tides for lowest tide to access the ship wreck. It is not easily accessible and does have two very steep sections that have ropes to assist you. I numbered each picture and highlighted relevant information to assist in finding the trail. If you decide to just follow the upper trail it is an easy hike with great views of the surrounding area, island, ship wreck, wildlife and trains. The upper trail will only let you view the ship wreck from afar. Good luck and enjoy the scenery!

Arthur Luebke

Jun 5, 2021

This is a great hidden spot not far from the trail. Check online beforehand and make sure you arrive during a low tide.

Jose Calvario

Sep 21, 2020

I cant believe this once could float! From afar, It certainly appears as if it's docked at the end of a jetty. I never would have thought of searching for a shipwreck in the puget sound! Glad I stumbled upon this one!

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Questions & Answers

What is the history of this ship? When did it sink? I can't find anything on it!

Mrs Potter | Mar 18, 2022
Rosella Marie | Jul 16, 2022

Deliberately sunk by the US Coast Guard in the 1960s/1970s (exact date not known but prior to 1976) to serve as a breakwater, “The Captain Barker” (vessel no. 223169) was originally built as a water tender by the Great Northern Concrete Shipbuilding Company in Vancouver, Washington in 1919.

Where is the most place to park next that place?

Camila Hoover | Aug 15, 2020
Rosella Marie | Jul 16, 2022

You can park curbside at 1895 Ridge View Dr, DuPont, WA 98327 in front of the park. Trail begins at the end of the sidewalk behind you. There are detailed instructions in the photos sectiob

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