Puget Sound Boat is completing and will deliver "Liberty" by September 1948. "Liberty" is a 100 foot, 400 horsepower, all brine tuna boat, purchased by Edward X. Madruga, of San Diego, California for $250,000. The boat was christened by Laura Schore at a ceremony held at the boat yard. This vessel was designed by James J. Petrich. View of "Liberty" in foreground, downtown Tacoma in background (T. Times, 5/26/48, p. 12). TPL-8957

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cityscapes; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma);

Boats--Tacoma;

Pacific Boat was owned by John B. and Robert J. Breskovich and Joseph S. Rosin. Pacific Boat was one of the leading boat builders in Tacoma during this time period, they had been actively involved in the war time production and post-war building era. Pacific boat could custom built any type of boat, whether they were fishing and government vessels or pleasure crafts. They had recently started mass production of pleasure motor boats. View of vessel sliding down a water ramp, it was likely following an official launching ceremony which included the christening. TPL-8938

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

J. M. Martinac's "South Pacific" is a 106'x25'x13' tuna clipper. The "South Pacific" has a 190 ton capacity, is easy to handle, compact, refrigerated, stable, and with her 525 horsepower diesel engine, plenty of power is available. The "South Pacific" was built for Captain Lou Brito, of the High Seas Tuna Packing Company (Pacific Fisherman, Yearbook, 1948). TPL-8937

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Tuna; Fishing; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Interior view of boat. Expanding table is across from the boat's small kitchen, the stove is located on the foreground, additional kitchen space is behind the stove. The control panel, steering wheel and navigation controls are on the left center side behind the bench style seating. Sleeping quarters are located in the background. The boat interior was made with Douglas Fir plywood products, photo ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Boats--Tacoma; Galleys (Ship kitchens); Compasses; Navigation; Interiors--Tacoma; Plywood; Steering wheels; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Interior view of boat. Steering wheel with control panel on left side, this area had the compass and navigation controls for smooth sailing. An enclosed compartment with light and sink are visible next to the steering wheel, possibly the bathroom. The small kitchen area has dishes protected by a shelf and rail and small refrigerator is located underneath the hot plate. The boat interior was made with Douglas Fir plywood products.

Boats--Tacoma; Galleys (Ship kitchens); Compasses; Navigation; Interiors--Tacoma; Plywood; Steering wheels; Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

The Rudder Club was planning autumn activities for members and their guests in October of 1947. They had recently hosted a hat show, were in the process of planning bridge games and a member ferry party. View of Rudder Club members aboard the "Lincoln" ferry, band members can be seen on upper level.

Ferries--Tacoma; Marine terminals--Tacoma; Celebrations--Tacoma; Rudder Club, Inc. (Tacoma);

Peterson Boat Building, launching the "Joann". A crowd stands by the "Joann" while men stand on her deck furling a U.S. flag. Two young girls stand at the bow of the ship ready to christen her before she slides down the ways.

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Peterson Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Girls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Peterson Boat Building. Three men inspect some of the machinery in the hold of a boat. Two of the housings are named "Baker". Baker manufactured refrigeration systems for fishing boats. TPL-8930

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Engines; Engine rooms--Tacoma; Peterson Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

The "Southern Queen" is a refrigerated purse seiner, built and equipped specifically for tuna and sardine fishing. It is an all steel craft, 100 feet in length and has two twin six by six ice machines. It was bought by Joe Vilicich and A. K. Anderson and launched by Mrs. Van Camp of the Van Camp canneries. The boat was built by Tacoma Boat (Pacific Fisherman, January 1948, p. 182). TPL-8925

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Boat was originally Strom & Dahl Boatbuilders, which was formed in 1936 by Arne Strom and Haldor A. Dahl. In 1938 the firm was incorporated as the Tacoma Boatbuilding Company. Tacoma Boat was well known and a leader in the fishing boat construction and built many minesweepers during World War II, they would later build more minesweepers for the United States Navy. View of Tacoma Boat built "West Point", a fishing vessel. TPL-8922

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Deep Sea has trawl gear of the Icelandic type, with a high throat, designed to take free swimming fish of the cod and pollock type, in addition to bottom dwelling species such as King crabs, sole and flounders. The 140 foot trawler, built by Birchfield Boiler, Inc., will offer her owners, Deep Sea Trawlers, a complete fishing, packing and freezing plant. "Deep Sea" will be able to accommodate thirty two fishermen (Pacific Fisherman, July 1947, p. 40-41).

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Birchfield Boiler, Inc. (Tacoma);

Deep Sea 140 foot long range trawler, it will be able to prepare King crabs and fish from the water to the consumer. The vessel will have the machinery needed to sort and clean the crab, steam cook, wash with fresh water, weigh and freeze and package in aluminum foil. "Deep Sea" was the first Pacific-built fishing and processing vessel of her type, the boat was built for Deep Sea Trawlers, Inc. (Pacific Fisherman, July 1947, p. 40-41).

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Birchfield Boiler, Inc. (Tacoma);

J. M. Martinac was founded in 1924, they had a large site where they had ship building operations, marine repair shop and a marine railway. They built fishing boats and work boats. Their advertisements said "A Martinac-Built boat is your guarantee of complete satisfaction". View of "Oregon", a 55 foot tuna clipper. TPL-8921

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Boat's launching of "Southern Queen", a 100 foot, steel, tuna and sardine purse seiner, built for A. T. Anderson of Seattle and Joe Villicich of San Pedro, California. Side view of "Southern Queen", Tacoma Kenworth Motor Truck Corp., LLoyd Suiter Tire Co., O'Cinelli Co. and Columbia Breweries in background (T. Times, 2/12/47, p. 5). TPL-8919

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat completed the "Sun Voyager" for Sun Harbor Packing Co. in San Diego, California. A trial run was completed last week and now the boat was ready to be launched. Interior view of "Sun Voyager's" shaft alley, this is the distribution center for bait water, brine circulation and refrigeration control. TPL-8913

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Control rooms--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat just completed the "Sun Voyager" for Sun Harbor Packing Co. in San Diego, California. The "Sun Voyager" was an all steel tuna clipper, 112 feet long. The vessel completed a trial run last week and was now ready for launching. Pacific Boat was also working on fishing vessels for the UNRRA program. TPL-8915

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

A chapel in fishing boat Sun Voyager built by Pacific Boat Building Company. TPL-8998

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Chapels--Tacoma;

Pacific Boat just completed the "Sun Voyager" in January of 1947 for Sun Harbor Packing Co. in San Diego, California. The "Sun Voyager" was an all steel tuna clipper, 112 feet long. The vessel completed a trial run last week and was now ready for launching. Pacific Boat was also working on fishing vessels for the UNRRA program. TPL-8916

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Boat continued to build and repair fishing boats for the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, UNRRA, program. These boats were then sent to war torn countries such as China and Yugoslavia to help them restructure their fishing industries. View of UNRRA boats, "Fiorello H. LaGuardia", "Connecticut" and "West Point". TPL-8917

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Harbors--Tacoma; Piers & Wharves--Tacoma; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

In January of 1947, the Marine Engine and Machinery Corporation had just received a shipment of "Gray" and "Willard" motors in many sizes; as well as pumps, compressors, generators and other hard to get boat equipment. Pictured, left to right, were Charles Bevis (kneeling, checking the inventory), two unidentified men, Len Brunstadt (working the block and tackle), S.O. Julis and Carl Gehrke. The company sold workboat engines and reliable motors. (T. Times, 2/5/47, p. 5).

Boat engines; Machinery industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pulleys; Hoisting machinery; Marine Engine & Machinery Corp. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Company, the "Sun Rocket". The newly launched boat still has an American flag draped over her bow while tied to a dock.

Boats; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Waterfronts--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Marine Research. Two men take a small motor boat for a trial run. The craft has in inboard motor, a small windshield and three rows of seats. The boat is made of plywood.

Boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Plywood; Marine Research Corp. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Marine Research. A motor boat afloat at a dock. The craft has in inboard motor, a small windshield and three rows of seats. The boat is made of plywood. Plywood boats were found to be light and durable. Marine Research also well known as the manufacturer of 16 foot laminated inboard boats of one-piece keel, stem and shaft logs as well as a line of specially developed utiliyt trailers. Headed by M.G. Gunther, Marine Research also produced 18 foot commercial skiffs for tuna clippers. (T.Times, 12/25/1946, p.12)

Boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Plywood; Marine Research Corp. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Douglas Fir Plywood Association, one man working on a plywood boat. The boat is upright and shows the interior bracing for the hull. Exterior grade plywood required water-proof glues and a heat/pressure treatment. For boat building, plywood would require additional waterproofing.

Boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Douglas Fir Plywood Association, four men building a plywood boat. The men are working on the bottom of a boat held up by inner supports. Tools and building materials line the wall of the workshop. Another boat sitting upright is in the foreground.

Boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Tacoma Boat launched a Pacific Coast-type purse seiner. The "F. D. Roosevelt" was built under the UNRRA contract for Yugoslavia. It is a modern boat completely refrigerated, powered by a 360 horse power engine, with diesel generators, 85 feet long, 22 foot beam and a 10,000 mile range. Miss Margaret Marinkovich (second from right) was the launching sponsor, Marcus Nalley, second from left. (T. Times, 7/1/46, p. 3).

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishing boats--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Marinkovich, Margaret;

Tacoma Boat just finished "Carrie", a 45 foot combination troller. The fishing boat was one of four recently finished boats. "Carrie" was built for Martin Nelson of Seattle. Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. specialized in fishing boats and were the manufacturers of "Northern Drag and Anchor Winches" (T. Times, 7/3/46, p. 3).

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. was working on a contract to build and repair fishing boats for China under the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration program. The boats are intended to rehabilitate China's fishing industry. Tacoma Boat's production line methods are helping get the boats ready for launching at a rapid pace. View of "Bertha J", a fishing boat. TPL-8324

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Adolf Olsen stands on the bow of his fishing boat, the "Spawn," on May 15, 1946, while an unidentified man is nearby. She was built for Mr. Olsen by Tacoma Boatbuilding at the end of World War II. Mr. Olsen was reportedly very proud of her and the good material that went into her construction. He used the "Spawn" for at least 19 years and caught a lot of fish - salmon and albacore - with her. (Additional identification and information provided by a reader) TPL-8020

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Olsen, Adolf;