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NPS Form 10-900 (Oct. 1990) REECEIVED 2280 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service JAN 0 7 2009 National Register of Historic Places NAT.REGISTER OF HISTORIC PUCES Registration Form MATIONAL PARK SERVICE This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property ______________________________________ Historic name RVJohnN. Cobb Other names/site number R-552, FWS-1601 2. Location street& number NOAA NW Regional Office - 7600 Sand Point Way NE ___ not for publication city or town Seattle_________________________________ ___ vicinity State Washington code WA county __ code 033 zip code 98115-0070 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this _nomination request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property ^^ meets _ does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant __ nationally _ statewideJ!S£ locally. ( _ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Date WASHINGTON STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property X meets __ does not meet the National Register criteria. ( _ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) ^/~^5~ 2Wf State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I, hereby^ertify that this property is: _\/entered in the National Register. _ See continuation sheet __ determined eligible for the National Register. _ See continuation sheet _ determined not eligible for the National Register. _ removed from the National Register. _ other (explain:) ________ RV John N. Cobb King County, WA Page 2 of 4 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box (Do not incl. previously listed resources in the count.) X private building(s) Contributing Non-Contributing __ public-local district buildings public-State site sites public-Federal X structure structures object objects Total Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) listed in the National Register N/A______________________________ N/A_______________ 6. Functions or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) EDUCATION/Research Facilty EDUCATION/Research Facilty (retired) 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) OTHER/Floating Historic Vessel foundation (hull) WOOD walls (cabin) WOOD roof (decks) WOOD other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET RV John N. Cobb King County, WA Page 3 of 4 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the (Enter categories from instructions) property for National Register listing.) Maritime History_____ X A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns Architecture of our history. Science __ B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. X C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant Period of Significance and distinguishable entity whose components lack 1950 individual distinction. __ D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Significant Dates 1950 Property is: A owed by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. B removed from its original location. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) C a birthplace or grave. D a cemetery. Cultural Affiliation E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. F a commemorative property. G less than 50 years old or achieving significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. W.C. Nickum & Sons (Naval Architect) Western Boat Building Company (Builder) Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: __ preliminary determination of individual listing __ State Historic Preservation Office (36 CFR 67) has been requested __ Other State agency __ previously listed in the National Register X Federal agency __ previously determined eligible by the National __ Local government Register __ University __ designated a National Historic Landmark __ Other #_____________ Name of repository: recorded by Historic American Engineering NOAA, NW Regional Office Record# RV John N. Cobb King County, WA Page 4 of 4 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property Less than one acre UTM References (Place additional UTM References on a continuation sheet.) 1 I 10 55 830 52 81 912 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property.) Boundaries of NOAA Ship John N. Cobb include the footprint of the vessel and its structure above water and below waterline. Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected.) NOAA Ship John N. Cobb is presently berthed at NOAA, Northwest Regional Office piers at 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA. 1 1 . Form Prepared By name/title Larry E. Johnson, AIA, Principal organization The Johnson Partnership date November 12, 2008 street & number 1212 NE 65th St telephone 206-523-1618 city or town Seattle state WA zip code 98115-6724 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items.) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.)_______________________ name National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Marine Operations Center, atm: Capt. Michele. G. Bullock________________________ street & number 1801 Fairview Avenue E telephone 206-553-7656 city or town Seattle_______________ state WA zip code 98102 NFS Form 10-900a OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet - R/V JOHN N. COBB KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON Section number 7 Page 1 of 6 Narrative Description The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) ship John N. Cobb was designed as a modified West Coast wooden-hulled purse-seiner in 1949, specifically for fisheries research. Her length overall (LOA) is 93 feet 3 1A inches (28.4 m), with a length on water line of 85 feet (25.9 m), a beam over guards at 25 feet 6 % inches (7.8 m), and 24 feet 6 inches (7.5 m) in beam moulded at the main deck. She has a maximum draft of approximately 11.0 feet (3.4 m) and a displacement of 250 tons. Gross tonnage is rated at 185 tons, with 78 tons net tonnage. John N. Cobb retains her original eight-cylinder Fairbanks-Morse diesel engine (presently inoperable). The 350-horse power engine at 380 revolutions per minute (RPM), turning a single three-blade 5-foot diameter propeller, formerly gave the vessel a cruising speed of 10 knots (11 miles per hour). With a fuel capacity of 8,000 gallons, she had a cruising range of approximately 2,850 nautical miles. 1 NOAA retired the vessel on August 14, 2008.2 When active, John N. Cobb had a complement of two officers, two licensed engineers, a crew of four, and generally accommodated four scientific researchers.3 The vessel retains a high degree of integrity, despite some equipment upgrades for increased navigational and crew safety, and changing mission requirements. Hull Description John N. Cobb was designed for commercial level use with heavy scantlings. All scantlings and planking are of vertical grain Douglas fir. Futtock timbers (frames) are double 3 5/8-inch thick flitches (long and short arm method) spaced at 18 inches on center fastened with 5/8-inch galvanized carriage bolts spaced at 18 inches on center (doubled at butts). Hull planking is 2 5/8-inches net throughout, fastened with four 3/8-inch galvanized ship spikes per plank per frame (spikes were let-in and counter-bored with wood plugs above waterline and cement below waterline.) Garboard planking is 3 5/8 inch x 11 !/2 inches. Her keel is 13 % inches by 13 l/2 inches extending full-length (without a scarf joint). The keel is fastened to the frames by double %-inch carriage bolts and through the frames to the 13 /4-inch x 13 H-inch keelson with double 7/8-inch carriage bolts. There is a sister keelson on either side of the keelson. The cavity between the frames below the keelson is filled with concrete.