Photos by Tag: marine
Boat building
The marine services sector of the local economy is strong, thanks in large part to Dakota Creek Industries. This vessel is under construction at the shipyard between 5th Street and the Guemes Channel.
Eelgrass project
Port of Anacortes contractor Larry Lehman demonstrates to Anacortes High School students how eelgrass is to be “tied” in preparation for planting at a site in south Fidalgo Bay. Lehman’s company, Grette Associates, designed an eelgrass mitigation site for the Port of Anacortes. Eelgrass rhizomes (roots) and turions (leaf) will be prepared for planting with […]
Marine colors merge
On a visit to Seattle this weekend we met friend Teague Parker, who graciously agreed to allow me to share some of his recent photography with AnacortesToday.com visitors. This photograph of the bow of a moored boat was my favorite among a number of beauties taken by Teague on a visit to the San Juan […]
Fading signs
Among fading signs of this community’s rich history is the lettering on this 2nd Street building behind Anacortes Marine Hardware and Supply. This business, still going strong next door on Commercial Avenue, has roots dating to 1913. Efthemios “Mike” Demopoulos emigrated from Greece to the U.S. in 1906, ultimately settling in Anacortes. He scoured county […]