Photos by Tag: dci
Rare senatorial visit: December 2004
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell heard on December 16, 2004 about Dakota Creek Industries’ (DCI) plans to write a new chapter in the city’s marine industrial history book. During a two-hour visit Sen. Cantwell listened to a presentation by the Port of Anacortes. She then asked a series of questions regarding DCI’s expansion/modernization plans and visited […]
Shipyard from water side
A drive past Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) shipyard on the north shore of Anacortes is always interesting. Last week I had the rare opportunity to see the activity from a Guemes Channel perspective. Among vessels under construction are tugs for the federal government.
Lighting it up: Dakota Creek 2004
It was 17 years ago last month that I took this photo of a welder working on the hull of a boat at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) on the Anacortes waterfront.
Port visits D.C. in search of project support: 2006
In the first week of February 2006 a local contingent traveled to Washington, D.C. seeking support for Port of Anacortes Project Pier 1. Among those on the trip were Bob Elsner, Steve Hopley and Margaret Schwertner of the Port. Mayor Dean Maxell was on the team. Mike Nelson of Dakota Creek Industries also made the […]
Tokitae in drydock at DCI
Dominating the eye-line on Commercial Avenue looking north this week is the state ferry Tokitae in drydock for maintenance work by Dakota Creek Industries.
Dick Nelson: low profile, big impact
Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) co-founder Dick Nelson of Anacortes passed away at his home Thursday, January 21. Today DCI issued the following statement: “It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Dakota Creek’s co-founder Dick Nelson. He passed peacefully yesterday morning after a courageous battle with cancer. Dick taught us many things, but […]
Dakota Creek builds tugs
A pair of tugboats under construction at Dakota Creek Industries on the north Anacortes waterfront.
Now THAT is a prop!
A crew examines one of two massive propellers on the tugboat “Valor” at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) in October 2012.
Ship yard wonders
I never cease to be amazed when I visit the perimeter of Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) ship yard on the north shore of Anacortes. It is so impressive to ponder the design and manufacturing skills reflected in these images of tugboats under construction. From flat pieces of steel to this! Kudos to all who work […]
Winter: working waterfront
Fidalgo Island’s working waterfront knows no season. Yes, some seasons are busier than others, but activities ranging from recreational sailing to commercial fishing continue year-round, as evidenced by these photos taken Sunday, January 19. In addition to several local marinas, marine activities include Wahington State Ferries (WSF), the Port of Anacortes, Dakota Creek Industries, Trident, […]
DCI drydock
A barge in drydock on the Guemes Channel. This Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) facility, located at the end of Commercial Avenue, is busy year-round.
Tillikum at DCI
Among several vessels currently under construction or repair at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) of Anacortes is the state ferry Tillikum, built in Seattle in 1959.