At about 90% restored, , the SAND MAN was launched with great fanfare on Sept. 1, 2005. Cruising under her own power for the first time since 1997, the boat made her way from Swantown Marina, around the point to her permanent moorage at Percival Landing.

Olympia, Washington has been SAND MAN's  home her entire working life.  Old-timers from Olympia to Tacoma, to Vashon Island and beyond, love to tell their stories of the part this little tugboat played in their lives. SAND MAN was built in 1910. She was originally powered by a 50hp Frisco Standard gasoline engine, making her  possibly (no one knows for sure) the first tug on Puget Sound to be so powered. For more on the history of the tug, click below. Now, after many years,  SAND MAN is almost completely restored. The tug is once again cruising the  waters as she has always done -- this time as a living reminder of the rich maritime history of the South Puget Sound. ________________________________ Shown at the right, the brand new SAND MAN, photographed in 1910 at Percival's Dock (now Landing).  Photographed by Ashiel Curtis.

SAND MAN is permanently moored at Percival Landing in downtown Olympia and is open to the public. There is no admission charge.  Hours:  Sat - Sun  (and some holidays) 10am-3pm   Note: The tug is tied up in approximately the same place as shown in the above antique photos. NOTICE SAND MAN is back at Percival Landing! Come see the results of almost three months of additional work on the boat! She looks gorgeous and is awaiting you and your camera!

Click on the boxes to learn more about SAND MAN, and what a dedicated group of folks are doing and have done to keep her legend alive.

History	The Big Race	She's Down!	Hull Restoration
Restoring the house	Swantown Update Current status & the tanks go in	In goes the engine	Volunteers

Random work in progress photos	Launch Day! Sept. 1, 2005	Back to the races 2006!	Pt. Townsand hull work

SAND MAN at 2005's Harbor Days

Volunteers are needed, materials and, of course cash, will be gratefully accepted. Become a part of the long and legendary SAND MAN saga!

Sand Man boat's store!

Items on sale at the boat!

 Otherwise, email  pderanleau@msn.com or phone 360-786-9474 to arrange purchase.

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We thank the following for their generous contributions during 2007:

$1000 or more:	$500-1000:	$200-500:
Washington Legislature - grant via Dept. of Community, Trade and Economic Development South Sound Maritime Heritage Association City of Olympia	Malachy Murphy & Jane Boubel Jack Charneski Joel Rett Paul Deranleau Hanson Motors Olympia Federal Savings Lucky Eagle Casino G.L. Kluh Jewelers	Gary O'Neil Eastside Framing Olympia Power Coating Ziegler's Welding Jim Bauman

 

 

 

Plus many more who have helped the Sand Man Foundation with grants, equipment , and other services.

The Sand Man Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization located in Olympia, WA. It is supported by a volunteer Board of Directors, project partners, business groups, volunteers, and others with a love of wooden boats, maritime history and community. The Sand Man Foundation was established in 1997 for the purpose of restoration and operation of this historic tug.

USA residents: your contributions toward the restoration of the tug SAND MAN are fully tax deductible. Forward contributions and correspondence to:

Sand Man Foundation

4312 Cleveland Ave.

Tumwater, WA 98501 (USA)

For more information, phone (360) 786-9474

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The principal photographer and webmaster is Matthew J. Bryan. For questions about this site, please email mmattb@yahoo.com