Photos by Tag: dakota
Hull under construction
A worker at Dakota Creek Shipyard unhooks a cable from a plate as construction continues on a steel hull. I counted several welders working in the ribbing of the vessel.
Waterfront welder
While many of the rest of us started our weekend, a crew including this welder put in a Saturday morning shift at Dakota Creek on the north edge of the city. I experience mixed sensations of sentimentality and awe when I watch vessels like this one come together at the hands of skilled craftsmen. The […]
Ferry in the air
If you’ve ever wondered what a state ferry looks like beneath the water line, now’s the time for a sneak peek. This photo of the Rhododendron was taken this morning from the street in front of Dakota Creek Shipyards, one of this community’s largest employers. Dakota’s dry dock and Syncrolift Shiplift make the company a […]
Morning light
It looks like an evening shot, but this photograph of a welder working on a boat at Dakota Creek Industries was actually taken about 8:45 a.m. Tuesday. Several welders were working on the stern of this vessel when I drove by on the way to Marine Hardware and Supply.
Topping the tree
Dakota Barnes of City Tree Service was among the gang of volunteers helping to decorate the community Christmas tree located at the Chamber of Commerce Building on Commercial Avenue. Also participating on at least two separate occasions were students from the AHS Transition School. A public tree-lighting ceremony (complete with live music and a visit […]
Dakota Creek art
Dakota Creek Industries is a hotbed of activity as at least one vessel is under construction and another is in for repairs. This Wednesday afternoon photo features two welders working on a large steel structure section of a future boat. See more photos under “Shipyard activities” in Activities section.
On the waterfront
If you look carefully at this photograph, you’ll see a Dakota Creek employee taking a rather steep set of stairs to work on the “Aware,” a Crowley tug undergoing repairs at the shipyard on the Guemes Channel. Most early morning activity in downtown Anacortes takes place indoors as business owners prepare for their day. Dakota […]