Summer months mean lots of ferry traffic. August means heavier traffic than usual, and Mt. Baker is more likely to make an appearance.
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.
A ferry departs the Anacortes terminal as a work boat makes its way to the San Juan Islands.
A perennial “float” in Anacortes parades is this little ferry on wheels, a tribute to this community’s Sister Cities relationship with Sidney, British Columbia.
A Washington State ferry approaches the terminal at Anacortes in the neighborhood known as Ship Harbor.
A Washington State Ferry entering the terminal at Ship’s Harbor, as viewed from the San Juan Passage subdivision.
Profiled against the afternoon sun Thursday was a small state ferry undergoing work at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI), the Port of Anacortes’ largest tenant. In the foreground are numbered pilings driven in preparation for new docks at the shipyard.
Tucked in behind the Crowley vessel under construction at Dakota Creek Industries is the state ferry Hiyu. This vessel, with a maximum of 200 passengers and 34 vehicles, is part of the state ferry system’s Seattle fleet. Hiyu means “plenty” in the Native American/Chinook language. Right now the WSF wishes it had plenty of money […]
A life ring from the Guemes ferry, owned and operated by Skagit County. Here’s an idea for a great spring outing: leave your car at the Guemes ferry parking area, walk aboard and then take the short stroll to the Anderson Store/restaurant on the Guemes shore, where you can enjoy a great meal. Enjoy the […]
I heard rave reviews from a knowledgeable source today on my ride to and from Guemes Island. The report was that propulsion repairs made last week at Dakota Creek resulted in a much smoother ride. Island folks are just glad to have their ferry back.
It is said that one cannot truly appreciate the beauty of this region unless he or she has seen it from water or air. There’s something to be said for that theory, as evidenced by this photo of the San Juans archipelago. I stuck my camera out the window while taking a flight with my […]
Activity was minimal at the Guemes ferry terminal Saturday morning. Only a few cars were in line on the Anacortes side of the Skagit County ferry run. Traffic builds, however, as spring and summer draw seasonal visitors.