Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. was started in 1936 by H. Dahl and A. Strom. The partners wanted to build fishing vessels for North Pacific fishermen. In 1941 they signed their first contract to build government boats and moved into a larger, newly expanded plant at the head of the City Waterway. View of YP 625, a Navy patrol craft. TPL-8894

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

Puget Sound Boat. "Evening Star," a 65 by 18 foot combination halibut and tuna boat, was launched June 11, 1945 by the Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. on City Waterway, under the 11th Street Bridge. This was the 15th vessel built by Puget Sound Boat since June 1942 and is for Fred Peterson of Poulsbo. (TNT, 6/11/1945)

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Vertical lift bridges--Tacoma; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); City Waterway (Tacoma); Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Puget Sound Boat. "Evening Star" docking under the 11th Street Bridge. Several people are on the bow of the boat. She was launched June 11, 1945, from Puget Sound Boat Building Corp.

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Vertical lift bridges--Tacoma; 11th Street Bridge (Tacoma); City Waterway (Tacoma); Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Boat, the "Fanney" on Commencement Bay with tugboat, "Foss No.8". This purse seiner was built by Pacific Boat Building Company for the Republic of Iceland. She was launched June 26, 1945, and is expected to be completed by July 15 - August 1, 1945. (T.Times, 6/27/1945, p.9)

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tugboats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Piers & wharves--Tacoma;

In 1945, the Pacific Boat Building Company was contracted by the government of Iceland to build an 85-foot purse seiner for their fishing fleet. Launched on July 27, 1945, she left Tacoma for Iceland on August 12th after a farewell celebration held at Point Defiance. She went down the west coast of North America, through the Panama Canal, north to New York, and on to Reykjavik, Iceland, where she landed October 27, 1945. (T.Times, 6/27/1945, p.9, 10/29/1945) TPL-8886

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

War Finance send off party for the "Fanney". L-R, Mrs. K.S. Thordarson, Vice Counsul K.S. Thordarson, Captain Ingar Einarsson and Mrs. Sveinsina Berg hold the Icelandic flag ready for raising aboard the "Fanney". The purse seiner is bound for Iceland after traveling down the west coast of North America, through the canal, north to New York and on to Reykjavik. Captain Ingar Einarsson will be the boat's commander. (T.Times, 10/29/1945), (TNT, 6/1945)

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

Pacific Boat Building. The "Pacific Gale" at harbor.

Boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bays--Tacoma-1940-1950; Commencement Bay (Wash.);

Western Boat Building Co. was owned and operated by the Petrich family. They were working on government and commercial contracts. Interior view of ship's main engine and fuel tank. Engine control gauges are visible on right side of photo.TPL-8889

Boat engines; Fuel tanks; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Western Boat Building Co. was a well equipped Tacoma shipyard building vessels for the Army, Navy and Coast Guard. Western Boat was about to launch a YP627, self propelled patrol craft, for the navy, in honor of Navy Day. View of unidentified Navy ship crew, their family members and the launching sponsor, Mrs. Kenneth Jones, in center holding roses (T. Times, 10/30/44, p. 7).

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Launching party. Acting mayor Val Fawcett (third from left in bow tie) was present for the christening and blessing of the tuna boat, "American Girl," built by Petrich Shipbuilding. The event occurred on Sunday, July 23, 1944, at Old Town dock. Father Henry J. Schultheis of Bellarmine High gave the blessing as requested by the ship's co-owners, Joe Alves and Joe Machado. Mr. Machado at age 23 was one of the youngest skippers in the fishing business. His wife Lucille was the ship's sponsor. Also present were representatives of Petrich Shipbuilding including Harvey Petrich and his father Martin. The fishing boat, "American Girl, " was 106-feet long, completely refrigerated and had a capacity of 180 tons of tuna. ALBUM 14. (TNT 7-24-44, p. 1-article; T.Times 7-24-44, p. 2-article)

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1940-1950; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965; Schultheis, Henry J.; Machado, Joe; Alves, Joe; Machado, Lucille; Petrich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Petrich, Martin;

In September of 1944, Juanita Warnell helped christen a new ship at the Puget Sound Boatbuilding Corporation, 820 East D Street. During WWII Puget Sound Boatbuilding completed a string of ocean going tugs for the U.S. Army. Between government contracts they built purse seiners. They went out of business in the late 1950s.

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma); Warnell, Juanita

Martinac Shipbuilding was founded by Joseph M. Martinac, he established himself as an expert boat builder in Tacoma. Martinac has built minesweepers, purse seiners, sardine and tuna boats, pleasure boats and has converted fishing vessels into Navy patrol boats. View of unidentified launching sponsor and her son standing with unidentified ship crew members.

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Group portraits; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. completed the second of four barges ordered by the Army. The U. S. Army B.S.P. 3131, was an 88 foot self propelled cargo barge with double diesel engines. Interior view of engine room with steering wheel, compass and engine controls visible.

Helms; Government vessels--Tacoma; Compasses; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. completed the second of four barges ordered by the Army. The U. S. Army B.S.P. 3131, was an 88 foot self propelled cargo barge with double diesel engines. Interior view of engine room with steering wheel, compass, gauges and engine controls visible.

Helms; Engine rooms--Tacoma; Government vessels--Tacoma; Compasses; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Western Boat Building Co. was owned and operated by the Petrich Family. They were building tuna clippers and purse seiners for the Navy. View "Dolores M" control room with partial view on right side of ship's steering wheel. TPL-8872

Helms; Control rooms; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Western Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Boat Building Company completed the sardine seiner, North American, in 1944. Tacoma Boat Building was owned by H. Dahl and A. Strom, who were dedicated to building quality fishing vessels for North Pacific fishermen. View of North American's helm, compass and engine controls. TPL-8880

Helms; Control rooms; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. began producing ships in May 1942. They were building government vessels and commercial fishing boats. They company was started by two of the Martinolich brothers, well known boat builders on the West Coast. Interior view of Sea Boy's control room with helm, compass and engine controls.

Helms; Control rooms; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma);

Marvin Marine Repair Co. was originally a fishing boat repair company, but with the need for war related products they received government contracts to repair and build landing crafts and barges for the military. View of U. S. Army B.C. 1708.

Government vessels--Tacoma; Landing craft--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Marvin Marine Repair Co. (Tacoma);

Puget Sound Boatbuilding Corp. had recently received an Army contract to build four ocean going tugs and self propelled barges. View of ship in Puget Sound plant, prior to launching. TPL-8876

Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma);

Puget Sound Boatbuilding Corp. began building vessels in May 1942. The company was started by two of the Martinolich brothers, well known for their boat building on the West Coast. They immediately received government contracts to build ships for the Army. View of recently finished vessel being transported to Puget Sound plant. TPL-8802

Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. received a government contract to build four barges. The U. S. Army B.S.P. 3135 was the first barge completed of the four barges ordered by the Army. Stern view of U. S. Army B.S.P. 3135, an 88 foot self propelled cargo barge with double diesel engines.

Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. received a government contract to build four barges for the Army. Side view of U. S. Army B.S.P. 3131, an 88 foot self propelled cargo barge with double diesel powered engines. The B.S.P. 3131 is the second barge, of the order, to be completed and launched by Pacific Boat.

Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. received a government contract to build four barges for the Army. View of U. S. Army B.S.P. 3131, an 88 foot self propelled cargo barge with double diesel powered engines. The B.S.P. 3131 is the second barge, of the order, to be completed and launched by Pacific Boat.

Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. received a government contract to build four barges for the Army. View of U. S. Army B.S.P. 3131, an 88 foot self propelled cargo barge with double diesel powered engines. The B.S.P. 3131 is the second barge, of the order, to be completed and launched by Pacific Boat.

Government vessels--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. was working on four barges for the Army, they also had other government contracts to build purse seiners. View of three unidentified ship builders on board the U. S. Army B.S.P. 3131, an 88 foot self propelled cargo barge. The barge was made of wood, diesel powered and would be a sea going vessel.

Government vessels--Tacoma; Barges--Tacoma; Laborers--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. was working on four barges for the Army in 1944 and also had other government contracts to build purse seiners. View of the U. S. Army B.S.P. 3131, an 88 foot self propelled cargo barge and Paddy_Craig boat, built by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co.

Government vessels--Tacoma; Barges--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. was working on four barges for the Army, they also had other government contracts to build purse seiners. Front view of U. S. Army B.S.P. 3131, an 88 foot self propelled cargo barge. The barge was made of wood, diesel powered and would be a sea going vessel.

Government vessels--Tacoma; Barges--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building Co. was working on four barges for the Army, they also had other government contracts to build purse seiners. Rear view of propellers on 88 foot self propelled cargo barge. The barge was made of wood, diesel powered and would be a sea going vessel.

Government vessels--Tacoma; Barges--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Puget Sound boat. Sea Boy is an 85 ft. sardine boat built by Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. It was built for Bill and Ted Healy. This boat is the fourth seine boat built at the Puget Sound yard. View of Sea Boy out on Puget Sound. TPL-9117

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma); Ship trials--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Puget Sound boat. Sea Boy is an 85 ft. sardine boat built by Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. It was built for Bill and Ted Healy. This boat is the fourth seine boat built at the Puget Sound yard. View of Sea Boy out on Puget Sound. TPL-9116

Fishing boats--Tacoma; Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma); Ship trials--Tacoma--1940-1950;