Launching "Oceanic" by Pacific Boat Building.

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

Launching of the "Oceanic" by Pacific Boat Building Co. in June of 1942. The shipbuilding company was started in 1941 by Haldor Dahl (believed to be left in the picture) and Arne Strom (believed to be center forward.)

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

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);

March 5, 1944, saw the launching of a 72-foot tug built for the U.S. Army by Pacific Boat Building of Tacoma. View of wood boat with bunting.

Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tugboats--Tacoma--1940-1950; 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. All vessels were to be built with wood, diesel powered and sea-going. View of hull building progress for 88 foot self propelled cargo barge at Pacific Boat plant.

Barges--Tacoma; Structural frames--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);

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 filling an Army order of four cargo barges. They had recently launched one and were getting ready to launch the second barge. View of unidentified family at Pacific Boat, possibly attending a launching for one of the government vessels.

Group portraits; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Three motor boats were at varying stages of construction in March of 1948 at the Pacific Boat Building Company shop, 759 Port of Tacoma Road. "Freedom" at the front of the line of boats was nearing completion. John Breskovich had owned Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. since 1942. In August 1945 he took over the assets of Pacific Boat Building Company. The two companies continued to retain separate identities; Pacific Boat converted to production of aluminum pleasure boats, and larger boat production was turned over to Puget Sound Boat Building. (TNT, 12/10/1947)

Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Yachts--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Launching of the A.M.S. (motor minesweeper) 116, hull 29 at Pacific Boat Building Co. Pictured are the owners, Naval officers and Barbara Broback, 7 year old daughter of Bert Broback, holding the ceremonial bouquet of flowers. Carolyn D. Anderson, wife of mayor John H. Anderson, acted as sponsor. Co-owners A. Strom, center, and H. Dahl, left, held a contract with the Navy to construct five 144 foot minesweepers worth approximately five million dollars. Strom and Dahl were also co-owners in Tacoma Boat Building Co. (T. Reporter, 7/23, 1952, pg.1 & 7/8/1952, pg.8)

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Dahl, Haldor; Strom, Arne; Launchings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Broback, Barbara;

Mrs. Frances K. Palmer was the sponsor of A.M.S. (motor minesweeper) 117 built by Pacific Boat Building Company. Mrs. Palmer was the bookkeeper at Pacific Boat and secretary to the company's manager. She has been presented with an engraved platter commemorating the launching of the new minesweeper.

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Launchings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Palmer, Frances K.;

Pacific Boat Building. Trial run of "Victory".

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building. Trial run of "Victory".

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building. Trial run of "Victory".

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building. Trial run of "Victory".

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat Building. Trial run of "Victory".

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

The U.S. Army tug ST-472 was launched by Pacific Boat Building Co. on March 5, 1944. The wood ship is pictured above sliding down the ways.

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

Pacific Boat Building Co. received a government contract to build four barges for the Army. All vessels were to be built with wood, diesel powered and sea-going. View of hull building progress for 88 foot self propelled cargo barge at Pacific Boat plant.

Barges--Tacoma; Structural frames--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; 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);

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 captain's quarters with window, chart table and larger bunk.

Officers' quarters; Beds; Desks; Government vessels--Tacoma; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Dignitaries for the launching of "New Georgia" pose for a group portrait at Pacific Boat Building Company. The new 56 foot by 16 foot salmon seiner was built for the fleet of Tony and John Kuljis. Peggy Kuljis, center with the bottle of champagne, was the daughter of John Kuljis and sponsor at the launching ceremony. The fishing boat was designed by James J. Petrich. (TNT, 4/19/1950, p.13)

Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Launchings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Kuljis, Peggy;

The launching of the A.M.S. (motor minesweeper) 116, hull 29 by the Pacific Boat Building Co. The ship is being assisted after launching by Foss Tug #11 and another unidentified tug. More large ships can be seen in the background. Naval rearmament fueled the Tacoma ship building economy with local firms holding a total of over 20 million dollars in Naval contracts. (T. Reporter, 7/23/1952, pg. 1 & 7/8/1952, pg. 8)

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Launchings--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The launching of the A.M.S. (motor minesweeper) 116, hull 29 by the Pacific Boat Building Co. The rear of the hull draped in red, white and blue bunting can be seen as it slides down the ways. Spectators view from platforms inside the dry dock where the ship was constructed. This vessel was the first of five 144 foot vessels to be built by Pacific Boat. (T. Reporter 7/23/1952, pg. 1)

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Launchings--Tacoma--1950-1960;

The launching of the A.M.S. (motor minesweeper) 116, hull 29 by the Pacific Boat Building Co. The hull of the boat is attached to the ways prior to the launching ceremony. The minesweepers which ranged in size from 57 feet to 171 feet were being constructed at Pacific, Tacoma Boat Building and J. M. Martinac, as well as smaller boats for the Navy at other Tacoma yards. (T. Reporter 7/8/1952, pg. 8)

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Launchings--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Robert Breskovich, President of Pacific Boat Building Company, and Ray M. McCarty (foreground), General Manager of the Pleasure Boat Division are inspecting the new "Holiday" aluminum cruiser. "Holiday" aluminum cruisers are 23 feet, all welded mass produced aluminum, 65 horse power marine engine, will perform at 25 mph, 8 foot beam and 24 inch draft. The boat will have sleeping accommodations for 2, a small galley and bathroom (P.M.B., 1/48, p. 51).

Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Construction industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Motorboats--Tacoma; Product inspection--Tacoma; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Breskovich, Robert; McCarty, Ray M.;

Pacific Boat just completed the "Sun Voyager" for Sun Harbor Packing Co. in San Diego, California. View of "Sun Voyager's" galley, featuring a double sink, galley range, wood paneling, dual temperature refrigerator, extra storage compartments and dishes. This fully equipped kitchen would make any crew feel right at home. TPL-8914

Galleys (Ship kitchens); Fishing boats--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; 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 crew's quarters with two windows and four bunks.

Crew quarters; Beds; Government vessels--Tacoma; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma);

Pacific Boat, Dreamland launching. The 66-foot fishing boat, Dreamland, is headed down the ways at Pacific Boat Building Company on February 12, 1949.

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

Pacific Boat Building Company just completed the "Maria Rose" a 62 foot purse seiner, valued at $50,000. The purse seiner was built for Mato Ivanovich and named after his daughter. Rose Marie Ivanovich (second from left) will be the launching sponsor; view of other members of the Ivanovich family standing by the "Maria Rose" prior to her launching (T.N.T., 4/18/49, p. 14). TPL-10217

Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Fishing boats--Tacoma; Launchings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Ivanovich, Mato--Associated objects; Ivanovich, Rose Marie;

Pacific Boat. The hull of a new motor/pleasure boat is laid out on supports in the boat building facility. The new aluminum boats were to be the "Ford" of the boat industry. Bob Breskovich indicated he planned to produce 1,000 or more of these in 1948. Several models were planned running from the simple fisherman's model, consisting of two seats converting into a double bunk, a canopy and an open back, to a deluxe model with an all enclosed cabin. (TNT, 12/10/1947)

Pacific Boat Building Co. (Tacoma); Puget Sound Boat Building Corp. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Yachts--Tacoma--1940-1950;