A relic of the Puget Sound history.

[Deka]

A part of Puget Sound's history is still around.
May the current owner have success reviving the old girl.

Deka

 

[Bill Anderson]

Interesting story behind the efforts to restore it. Where did you find it?

 

[Deka]

This was shot from the 11th street bridge on Commencement Bay.
She is on the south side of the bridge. From the bridge, you really can't miss her.

Deka

 

[photographmemories]

Interesting story behind the efforts to restore it.

Nice shot! I'm in the Portland area, I'm interested in reading up on it. The old Puget Sound Ferry, no?

 

[Bill Anderson]

It is the Kalakala. http://kalakala.org/

Restoration efforts have been less than successful.

http://www.seattlepi.com/local/transportation/article/Kalakala-3540289.php

 

[squirl033]

when she was new, she was the pride of the fleet. i remember as a kid watching her ply the waters across the sound, thinking how sleek and modern she looked...

 

[Bill Anderson]

I love its art deco style.

 

[squirl033]

we used to call her the Silver Slug.... not very flattering, but she did kinda look the part!

 

[Deka]

The history says she should not even be around any more.
How she has stayed in one piece and not been scrapped is a miracle in itself.
In just a few short years, the hull will be 100 years old.
Will she make the 100 year old mark?
Only time will tell.

Deka