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D158000-323C
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- 1970-02-09 (Creation)
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1970 Richards stock footage. Color photograph of the all-aluminum ferry "Avalon" at Martinolich Shipbuilding facilities on February 9, 1970. The ferry, with capacity of 500 passengers, was launched in October of 1969. At that time she was the largest aluminum vessel (160-feet) built for commercial use according to Martinolich president Anthony Martinolich. The $2,300,000 ship would be put into service in the San Pedro, California, area as a transporter of people to and from Catalina Island. The white and red-trimmed vessel was owned by several owners including Robert Sprague. She came equipped with air ducts, rest rooms, snack bar, cocktail lounge, and fireproof interior. The 27-foot wide vessel also had stabilizers to reduce roll while cruising at sea. The "Avalon" was designed by Phillip Spaulding & Associates of Seattle. (TNT 2-15-70, p. B-8)
Ferries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);