Sea trials. The "Cape San Vincent" successfully completed sea trials in mid-June of 1969. The 165-foot tuna seiner had been launched from the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding yard nearly three months previously on March 20th. Owned by Edward Gann of Southern California, she would be used to fish in the San Pedro area. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9400
Waves smash against the bow of the tuna seiner, "Cape San Vincent," as sea trials were conducted on June 12, 1969. Launched by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. on March 20th, she would soon be turned over to her owner, Edward Gann of California. The 165-foot vessel would be used to fish in the San Pedro waters. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9401
John F. Kennedy. The 165-foot tuna seiner, "John F. Kennedy," was photographed on March 3, 1970, probably as she was undergoing sea trials in Puget Sound. The ship, built by Martinac Shipbuilding, had been launched on December 20, 1969. Upon completion of sea trials, she would be delivered to Star-Kis Foods on Terminal Island, California. Photograph ordered by Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9455
Ship trials. The tugboat "Sioux" chugs powerfully through the waves as she undergoes sea trials on June 29, 1970. Launched at Martinac Shipbuilding on June 13th along with sister tug, "Seneca," she would be used to haul barges to the oil fields of Alaska's Prudhoe Bay. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp.
Overhead view of deck arrangement on the PGM 61. The patrol boat, built by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., was undergoing trials on April 1, 1963. The "PGM" designation stood for Motor Gunboat. During WWII, PGMs were designed to operate with PT boats but were found to be more effective working with mine sweepers in blowing up mines cut loose by the sweepers.
Broadside view of PGM 61 at full speed during trials on April 1, 1963. The patrol boat was built by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. for the Navy. Later it would be transferred to South Vietnam as the Nam Du.
Additional view of "Pacific Queen." The "Pacific Queen," an all-steel tuna seiner, underwent sea trials in January of 1968. Built by Martinac Shipbuilding, she was launched in September of 1967. Once sea trials were completed, she would be turned over to her new owners, Joseph & Edward Gann of San Diego. The 165-foot fishing vessel had a 650-ton frozen tuna capacity.
The all-steel tuna seiner, "Pacific Queen," in sea trials. January 11, 1968, saw the Martinac-built fishing vessel undergoing sea trials before she was turned over to new owners, Joseph and Edward Gann of San Diego. She had been launched on September 16, 1967, with Mrs. Manuel O. Virissimo, wife of the new skipper, as sponsor. The "Pacific Queen" was the second boat built for Virissimo by Martinac; the first was the "Historic," a wooden tuna boat built 1949-50. The "Pacific Queen" would be manned by a crew of 13; she was capable of carrying 650 tons of frozen tuna. (TNT 9-10-67, C-23; TNT 9-17-67, C-19) TPL-9133b
Broadside view of the "Connie Jean" undergoing sea trials on April 20, 1966. The 150-foot tuna seiner was built by Martinac Shipbuilding and launched in December, 1965. She is the sister-ship of the "Eastern Pacific" also built by Martinac. The "Connie Jean" will be used in the San Pedro area. She has a frozen fish capacity of 530 tons and carries a crew of 14. Photograph ordered by Martinac Shipbuilding. (TNT 12-13-65, p. 9) TPL-9059
The fishing vessel, "Connie Jean," undergoes sea trials on April 20, 1966. Her prow carves a path through the quiet waters of Commencement Bay. The tuna seiner was built by Martinac Shipbuilding. She is under the command of Capt. Eugene Cabral of San Diego and will carry a crew of 14. The "Connie Jean," named after the captain's daughter, has a frozen fish capacity of 530 tons. She will be used in the San Pedro area. Color photograph ordered by Martinac Shipbuilding. (TNT 12-13-65, p. 9) TPL-9060 B&W negative)
Sea trials. The tuna-seiner "Cabrillo" churns through the waters of Commencement Bay on a beautiful spring day in 1968. She was undergoing sea trials before being turned over to Joseph Soares of San Diego who would use her to fish out of Puerto Rico. The 166-foot vessel with a 34-foot beam was launched by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding on February 17, 1968. She would be able to hold 650 tons of tuna. (TNT 2-11-68, A-26, TNT 2-18-68, C-21) TPL-9134a
Sea trials. The "Marietta" had a beautiful day for her ship trials in late October of 1968. The 165-foot tuna seiner was the third of her design to be built by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation. She was launched on July 29, 1968, after being christened by Mrs. Marietta Zolezzi, wife of Captain Julius Zolezzi of San Diego. The "Marietta" was the first tuna seiner to be operated by Captain Zolezzi. The fishing boat would have a 650-ton capacity and be capable of carrying a crew of 14. Color photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation. (TNT 7-30-68, p. 19)
The tuna seiner, "Marietta," deftly slips through the waves as she undergoes sea trials on October 29, 1968. Built by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation for Captain Julius Zolezzi of San Diego, the "Marietta" was launched in late July of 1968. The 165-foot fishing vessel would have room for a crew of 14 and a frozen fish capacity of 650-ton. Color photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9474
Ship trials. The tugboat "Agloo" was undergoing sea trials in early June of 1973. She belonged to PAC, a tug firm which had an ocean going base at Tacoma. Photograph ordered by PAC.
Ship trials. The tug "Agloo" is docked next to another PAC tugboat, name unseen, on June 5, 1973. The "Agloo" was undergoing sea trials before being released to her owners. The tugs were located at Marine Iron Works, 1720 Marine View Dr. N.E. Photograph ordered by PAC.
Aerial view of Indian grain ship at Continental Grain Co. The "Abul Kalam Azad" was photographed on August 27, 1975, in the process of loading 105,000 long tons of wheat for delivery to India. This shipment was believed to be the largest single shipment of grain ever loaded by a single company at a U.S. port. The process was accomplished through the use of Continental Grain's 60-ton, 169-foot long steel gallery which was an enclosed conveyor system. 2000 tons of grain per hour could be loaded by the fully automated elevator. The Continental Grain Co. had recently opened its new elevator along Schuster Parkway (formerly Bayside Dr.) at the site of the old Shaffer dock. Continental had a 30-year lease with the Port of Tacoma. Color photograph ordered by Norton-Lilly Co., Seattle. (TNT 10-25-74, B-7-article on Continental Grain Co.; Newell, Gordon, "Maritime Events of 1975," -article on ship)
ca. 1919. This photo, taken in April or May of 1919, shows the "Fort Jackson," the smaller ship in the center of the photograph, being launched at Todd Shipyards. Visiting dignitaries stand on the podium which is draped with striped bunting. G37.1-173, TPL-1435
Launchings--Tacoma--1920-1930; Todd Dry Dock & Construction Corp. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1920-1930;
This is the stern and one of the huge propellers of the steamship "Alaska" on the day of her launching, April 19, 1923, at the Todd yards. The "Alaska" was built for passenger and freight trade between Puget Sound and Alaska and was the first combination passenger and freight vessel built at the Todd yards. At 364-feet long, she was designed for copper ore cargo and included passenger accommodations for 250 first class and 58 steerage. The "Alaska" was the 31st ship launched by Todd and successfully slid bow first down the ways. Miss Frances Nowell of Alaska served as sponsor. G37.1-111 (TDL 4-19-23, p. 1-article; TDL 4-20-23, p.1, p. 3)
The"Wheatland Montana" was docked at the Port of Tacoma on April 30, 1925, to discharge a shipment of 12-foot mahogany logs from the Philippines. The logs were transferred to the Buffelen Lumber Co. plant to be used in fine doors and panels. 12 flat cars were loaded with the logs since they were too heavy to be transported locally the usual way, by water. This was the first mahogany shipment received in Tacoma in some time. In addition to the logs, the "Wheatland Montana" also unloaded a 100-ton shipment of peanuts. She would carry as cargo upon departure 250,000-feet of short-length flooring. G49.1-198 (TNT 4-30-25, p. 23-article only)
Another cargo ship in town at the end of April, 1925, was the "Lochkatrine" of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Line. She is pictured dockside at the Port of Tacoma awaiting loading of lumber. The "Lochkatrine" had arrived on Tuesday morning the 28th and docked at the smelter to take on a load of 1,150 tons of copper. That evening she shifted over to the Port of Tacoma piers for a two-day stay where she would take on lumber and miscellaneous cargo. G49.1-069 (photograph has been cropped) (TDL 4-29-25, p. 10-article only)
In late June of 1925 the Japanese "turret" ship "Taiyu Maru" was docked at the Port of Tacoma. With her curved sides, raked mast and narrow decks, she was an unusual sight. The "Taiyu Maru" had been in service for more than 25 years and according to her captain, K. Okamoto, was one of only five "turret" ships still afloat. The 450-foot vessel was to return to the Suez Canal with a cargo of Northwest fir ties to discharge in Egypt. Photograph ordered by the Port of Tacoma. G49.1-091 (TNT 6-26-25, p. 22)
Piles of lumber wait to be loaded onto the ship "West Nimrod" on June 24, 1924, at Tidewater Mill. The vast size of the "West Nimrod" can be compared to the much smaller tugboat nearby. A barge filled with cargo is directly next to the ship. The "West Nimrod," of the Admiral-Oriental line, arrived in Tacoma late Sunday, June 22nd. She was to stow lumber for Hong Kong and other Asian ports. G49.1-099 (TDL 6-23-24, p. 10-article)
Elevated view on June 30, 1924, of a cargo ship from the Luckenbach Line and others berthed at the St. Paul & Tacoma dock. The vessels were taking on shipments of lumber and other cargo. G50.1-001
The freighter "Haxtum" in town to take on a shipment of grain in June of 1920. She is pictured above at the Milwaukee elevator. The ship was expected to take a cargo of 3000 long tons of grain to Europe. Photograph ordered by Fisher Flouring Mills. G49.1-068 (TNT 6-7-20, p. 7-article)
A "Modern Method" crane No. 40 is pictured on September 8, 1921, on the wide dock at the Port of Tacoma. It was manufactured by Colby Steel & Engineering Co. The legs of the crane were tall enough that a freight train could easily pass through. At the dock is the cargo ship, "West Jappa," out of Seattle. G49.1-203;
Hoisting machinery; Cargo ships--1920-1930; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1920-1930; Port of Tacoma (Tacoma);
The vessel "Alvarado" (in foreground) is berthed at the Osgood & Wheeler dock on January 25, 1922. She was in Tacoma to load lumber for her return trip to San Pedro. The "Alvarado" was just one of 20 deep-sea vessels were lined up at Tacoma wharves on January 25th. That particular week Tacoma led all coast ports in tonnage with 124,410. G49.1-070 (TDL 1-26-22, p. 1-article; TNT 2-2-22, p. 1-article)
The crew and possibly guests aboard the cold storage ship, "Glory of the Seas," are silhouetted against the white background and appear miniscule when compared to the large vessel. The ship is moored at the Glacier Fish Co. dock in February of 1922; among the items visible on the dock are pipes and oddly, what appears to be a bathtub. The "Glory of the Seas" was one of the largest cold storage plants afloat and was being dismantled after being in service for 53 years. This photograph was used in an advertisement in The News Tribune's March 22, 1922, edition. Maingault & Graham were the sellers involved in the dismantling process. G50.1-114 (TNT 3-22-22, p. 26-Ad)
Ships--Tacoma--1920-1930; Glacier Fish Co. (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1920-1930;
The "Lillian Luckenbach" was in town on February 8, 1929, to take on a load of pulp from the Union Bag & Paper Co. plant. She was one of the largest in the Luckenbach fleet and was able to load nearly 1000 tons of paper pulp bound for Union Bag's Hudson Falls, N.Y. location. It was the company's first shipment sent from Tacoma by water. Built in 1919 by the Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. of Chester, Pennsylvania, the freighter was sunk in a collision with Cape Henlopen in March of 1943. G49.1-096 (TDL 2-8-29, p. 1-article; TDL 2-9-29, p. 1-article)
Lord Templeton. Vessel Type: Sailing Ship. Built: Harland & Wolff Ltd. Belfast. Hull: Steel. Launch Date: 5 May 1886. Owner. Irish Shipowners Co. In 1924-1932 she was owned by Coastwise Steamship & Barge Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC. As a barge she carried ore from Anyox to Tacoma WA USA. (MacFarlane, John M. ΓÇ£The Nauticapedia.ΓÇ¥ Kisbee Ring Kisbey Ring, or Kisbie Ring, 2018, www.nauticapedia.ca/dbase/Query/Shiplist4.php?&name=Lord%2BTempleton&id=9365&Page=1&input=Lord%2BTempleton)
Susie M. Plummer. Four-masted schooner. Built 1890 in Thomaston, ME. Gross tonnage 920, net tonnage 808, length 181'6", breadth 37'6", depth 17'6". Home port San Francisco. (Department of Commerce and Labor, Bureau of Navigation. Merchant Vessels of the United States. 1907. Pg. 139)
