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1917 foot ferry "Carlisle II" and 1922 Passenger Steamship "Virginia V" say hello at the Liberty Bay Festival in Poulsbo, WA.

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1922 Steamship Virginia V in Rich Passage, with Mt Rainier behind.

Photo by John Springer

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1922 Steamship "Virginia V" exchanging greetings with the Washington State Ferry "Chimacum" in Rich Passage.

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1913 Schooner Adventuress headed under the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

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the ferry illahee rppc by kyle smith (smith's scenic views), ca. 1947-50s

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Seattle’s streamliner style ferry MV Kalakala was the first civilian ship equipped with radar in 1946

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This is the Admiral Pete, the oldest of our local “water taxis” which runs between Port Orchard and Bremerton Washington. It’s a 5 minute ride for a dollar for seniors.

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Admiral Pete was built in 1994, making it the 2nd oldest vessel in the Kitsap Fleet

The title of oldest (in fact, the oldest ferry in revenue service in Washington) is the Carlisle II, built in 1917. It also operates on the Port Orchard - Bremerton run.

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ss princess marguerite, a pacific canadian coast passenger steamer postcard ca. 1925-29

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built in 1902, steamer princess victoria ran the route between vancouver bc, victoria, and seattle for decades. embossed postcard. ca. 1910

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Ferry through the San Juans, 1956

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Hey all, as you may know, the Lady Washington is near and dear to my heart. She turns 35 this year, which is pretty old for a modern wooden brig like herself. She's sailed well every year, but before she can continue doing so, she needs some major work done.

There is a refit project that will begin this October and which will extend many years in multiple phases. Critical things like above the waterline hull planking, both masts, and a number of engineering/electrical systems need replacing before she can sail again in 2025, and it's not yet fully funded.

I know there's so, so much going on in the world right now, and many people that need money more than we do. But on the off chance you have a few extra dollars, we'd really appreciate the donation. This ship is my home, and there are many folks that feel the same; we'd hate to have to delay the 2025 sailing season more than it already would be, or even cancel it. Even if you don't have the money yourself, please share this around with anyone you know who might be interested!

Thank you so much! Fair winds and following seas, friends!

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these are my favorite photos i have of the boy. adding to boost. he's so stupid and i love him. save marlin's house!

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Wait no I need to add more mar pics too

S.S. Seattle Spirit, 5,627 Gtons, built here in Seattle in 1919.

From the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society Facebook Page

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ss kennedy, a puget sound steamer postmarked 22 july 1917

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The steam yacht El Primero was launched in 1893 by Union IronWorks in California. She was the first steam yacht built on the West Coast. Much of her career was spent on the Puget Sound.

Four different United States Presidents have ridden aboard her, including President Taft when he visited Seattle for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo of 1909.

Cy Devenny, owner of Puget Sound Excursion Lines, purchased the yacht for his fleet in the 60's and had her converted to diesel. Most recently, in 2017, El Primero went to Port Townsend for a restoration and refit.

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