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History of the Golden Gate Dredge
Folks who have visited Snug Harbor in the past, in the 1980's or 1990's sometimes come by and ask us what happened to the Golden Gate Dredge that use to set at the shores of Snug Harbor. Many remember the amazing and artistic array of tools soldered to the railings over the years. Sadly, the historic dredge, built in 1906 and originally named the Tule Queen, had to be demolished due to its poor and unsafe condition. But do not fear!! We saved all of the railings and have recently set them up for viewing near our entrance gate! For a full history of the Golden Gate Dredge and its railings, see below the photos:
Setting out the sections	Using a back hoe to lift sections
Rails set in cement	Jenny starts to paint...
The fan made of large crescent wrenches	Special thanks goes to Gene, who's artistic eye and creative welding technique made it possible to put on display this historical example of California Workmen's tools from the last 100 years! Thanks also to Jeff and Jenny, who helped setting up and painting this ongoing work of outdoor art.
Photos below show the Golden Gate Dredge when first in use dredging the Napa River around 1906, then when used as a floating restaurant in the 1960's in the Delta. We are tracking down a large poster that showed the dredge building a footing of the Golden Gate Bridge. Watch for that soon. Contact us if you would like a brochure or article copy about the history of these railings! From Dutra Dredging files As a floating restaurant in 1960's 1975 photo before moving to Snug Harbor Photo from Hal Schell book on the Delta