Royal Pacific on her June, 1951 sea trials. The "Royal Pacific," 118' x 26' x 13.5' tuna clipper, was valued at $320,000 and she would carry a 615-hp Superior diesel for a speed of 11 knots. She would hold 230 tons of tuna under refrigeration. Ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT, 5/6/1951, p.B-2) TPL-9048

Ship trials--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1950-1960; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea port shipping, Ken Kenney shiploading, bundled pulp. One of the longshoremen standing on the deck of a cargo ship is directing the workman operating a hoist to lower the bundles of pulp into the cargo hold.

Cargo holds; Shipping--Tacoma--1940-1950; Bundling (Packing)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Longshoremen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Marine terminals--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Shipping scenes at Port Piers, Studio Spec. Bob. Ships at Baker and Weyerhaeuser Docks. A view looking across the City Waterway west towards Tacoma. Ships are tied at the Baker Dock Company and the Weyerhaeuser Line, a steamship line that ran from Shaffer Terminals at the foot of Division Avenue. Barrels lie of the dock in the foreground.

Cargo ships--Tacoma--1940-1950; Steamboats--Tacoma--1940-1950; City Waterway (Tacoma); Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1940-1950; Baker Dock Co. (Tacoma); Weyerhaeuser Line (Tacoma); Shaffer Terminals, Inc. (Tacoma); Cityscapes;

Cannaregio loading at Port piers, ordered by Chauncey Griggs. On August 4, 1947 the huge Italian ship was being loaded by crane with 33,000 pieces of cottonwood squares, more than 1 million board feet, and other materials for Ireland. Chauncey Griggs, head of Export Pacific, shipper of these goods, indicated the wood would be used by the buyers to manufacture butter tubs and other food containers to enable Ireland to distribute surplus food products to Eruopean countries who need them. (T.Times, 8/7/1947, p.10; 8/12/1947, p.1))

Cargo ships--Italian; Shipping--Tacoma--1940-1950; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1940-1950; Marine terminals--Tacoma--1940-1950; Waterfronts; Hoisting machinery;

Puget Sound Boat, "Mary C. Canas". Mary C. Canas is on her water trials. She's a all-wood, all-brine tuna vessel, 400 ph for Van Camp Sea Food Co., Inc., and Joaquin Canas. She is named for the captain's wife, Mary C. Canas. (Pacific Fisherman Yearbook, 1948, p.301) TPL-8959

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

Boat on the ways and sea trials, Bill Vinson. "Sunrise", a motor yacht with beautiful lines, is out on the water for her sea trials. The captain can be seen inside the cabin at the helm.

Ship trials--Tacoma--1940-1950; Yachts--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Interior of the pleasure craft "Acania," restored by J.M. Martinac and available for charter through Emmett T. Krefting, Charter Representatives, 903 Commerce St. This March of 1950 photo shows the salon equipped with several chairs and couches. The 110 foot yacht was used as a cruise ship. She was owned by a syndicate of several owners including Fred Borovich, J.S. Martinac and Ted Ultsch.

Yachts--Tacoma--1950-1960; Ships--Tacoma--1950-1960; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Polaris Steamship Co.- view of ship "Franklin Berwin" with New York registry. The large freighter is tied up at the dock near the grain elevators. The long tubes extending down from the elevator area into the ship may be used for loading the ship's hold with grain.

Ships; Shipping--Tacoma; Cargo ships--Tacoma--1950-1960;

Chlorine tanks are securely fastened on a barge which was dockside on April 23, 1954. There are three separate sets of rails on board to accomodate the tanks. The freighter, Mogul, out of Vancouver, British Columbia, is by the barge's side. The bridge shown in the distance between the two vessels possibly spans the Hylebos Waterway. Photograph ordered by the Griffith Steamship Ltd.

Cargo ships--Tacoma; Storage tanks--Tacoma;

Waves break across the bow of the "Pacific Queen" tuna seiner as she undergoes sea trials on January 11, 1968. The all-steel, 165-foot vessel was launched on September 16, 1967, at Martinac Shipbuilding. Manned by a crew of 13, she could carry 650 tons of frozen tuna. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding. (TNT 9-10-67, C-23, TNT 9-17-67, C-19) TPL-9127

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea trials of the "Pacific Queen." A broadside view of the fishing boat, the "Pacific Queen," as she undergoes sea trials on January 11, 1968. Built by Martinac Shipbuilding for owners Joseph and Edward Gann of San Diego, the "Pacific Queen" was launched on September 16, 1967. She measured 165-feet in length and was constructed entirely of steel. (TNT 9-10-67, C-23, TNT 9-17-67, C-19) TPL-9128

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Broadside view of the "Widgeon" as she undergoes sea trials on August 13, 1964. Photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp.

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970;

The "Point Judith" was built by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding in Tacoma, launched on March 16, 1966, and commissioned that July. She is pictured above undergoing sea trials in mid-July of 1966. "Point Judith" was the first of 26 new Point Class 82-foot Coast Guard cutters built to replace similar cutters sent to Vietnam. This patrol boat was designed to have light steel hulls and aluminum superstructures. The "Point Judith" would spend her life stationed in California, at San Pedro and Santa Barbara. She was used for law enforcement and search-and-rescue operations until being decommissioned in January, 1992, and transferred to Venezuela. "Point Judith" was the first cutter built outside the Coast Guard's own shipyards in Curtis Bay, MD. Costs for the 26 cutters averaged approximately $400,000 apiece. Ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding. (TNT 10-30-66, A-17); (www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/WEBCUTTERS/Point_Judith.html; Newell, Gordon: Maritime Events of 1966, McCurdy: Marine History of the Pacific N.W.1966-1976);

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Government vessels--Tacoma;

Sea trials. 1969 was a busy year for Martinac Shipbuilding as it was in the process of completing four tuna clippers. The "Anne M," shown above on September 11, 1969, was photographed undergoing her sea trials prior to her delivery to Bumble Bee Seafoods and Capt. Frank Souza. The 165-foot tuna seiner was named after the wife of the owner of Bumble Bee; Anne (Mrs. John S.) McGowan had the honor of christening the boat on June 14, 1969. The 1.5 million dollar vessel had a 2800 h.p. diesel main engine and was expected to exceed 14 knots. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. TPL-9409

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea trials. Color photograph ordered by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. of the tuna seiner, "Mary Antoinette," as she churns through the waters of Commencement Bay during ship trials on December 15, 1969. The white ship makes a striking appearance as waves break over her bow; in constrast to the white fishing boat, the blue of the sky seamlessly melds into the clear blue water. After passing her sea trials, the "Mary Antoinette" would be delivered to her San Diego-area owner, Capt. John Zolezzi, Jr. TPL-9476

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea trials. The tuna seiner, "Mary Antoinette," is pictured on December 15, 1969, undergoing sea trials before she is delivered to her San Diego owner & captain, John Zolezzi, Jr. The fishing boat was built by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation and launched on October 11, 1969. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding. TPL-9450

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

The 166-foot tuna seiner, "Cabrillo," plows through the water as she undergoes sea trials in late May of 1968. The "Cabrillo" was launched on February 17, 1968, at J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding. Her beam is 34 feet. Martinac built the "Cabrillo" for Joseph Soares of San Diego. (TNT 2-11-68, A-26, TNT 2-18-68, C-21) TPL-9130

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea trials. Built by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding, the "Cabrillo" presents a broadside view to the Richards Studio photographer as the vessel undergoes sea trials in late May, 1968. Launched on February 17, 1968, the "Cabrillo" was the third of five similar vessels being built by Martinac. She would fish out of Puerto Rico. (TNT 2-11-68, A-26, TNT 2-18-68, C-21) TPL-9131

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea trials. Sea trials of the fishing vessel, "Marietta," were underway in late October, 1968. View of starboard side of the 165-foot tuna seiner as she breaks through the waves of Commencement Bay. Launched on July 29, 1968, the Martinac-built boat was the sister-ship of the "Cabrillo" which had been launched earlier in February. The "Marietta" was built for Captain Julius Zolezzi of San Diego. Photograph ordered by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (TNT 7-30-68, p. 19) TPL-9192

Ship trials--Tacoma--1960-1970; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1960-1970; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1960-1970; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Sea trials. The "Voyager," a 237-foot tuna seiner, underwent successful sea trials in March of 1972 after launching ceremonies at Tacoma Boatbuilding on February 12, 1972. She ran into some trouble just prior to her departure to San Diego on March 27, 1972, when she ran aground on a river bar at the mouth of the Puyallup River. The "Voyager" had been on her way to the City Waterway to load fuel for the first leg of her trip when the mishap occurred. She was stuck for more than six hours before floating off on high tide. Fortunately, there was no damage caused by the grounding, and the ship was able to refuel and head south the following morning. (TNT 3-28-72, p.4 -article on grounding)

Ship trials--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980;

The "Nonsuch." An authentic replica of the "Nonsuch," 17th century sailing ship bearing both English and American flags, arrived in Tacoma on September 15, 1972, for a four-day public display. The 53-foot ketch was primarily built of solid English oak although her 37-foot keel was English elm. She had 6-foot anchors with wooden stocks and 2000 square feet of canvas sail. Ornate carvings decorated the ship; they were the work of Jack Whitehead of the Isle of Wight. The "Nonsuch" was built in Great Britain in 1968 for Hudson's Bay Co.'s 300th anniversary celebrated in 1970. Since that time, she has traveled to many American and Canadian ports. The $175,000 vessel's eventual home will be the Manitoba Museum of Man & Nature. Photograph ordered by the Washington State Historical Society. (TNT 9-11-72, p. 31 -article; TNT 9-16-72, p. 1 -article)

Sailing ships--England;

Damaged cargo. A battered and torn 40-foot red container is being hoisted from the Japanese cargo ship, the "Kinyo Maru," on January 9, 1975. This was just one of the heavily damaged steel containers removed from the ship's Number 2 hold. Lashings had broken apparently during the stormy voyage to Tacoma. Several men in hard hats observe the procedure while on the wet and slushy deck. The vessel was docked at Pier 7 in Tacoma. Color photograph ordered by Howard, LeGros, Buchanan & Paul, Seattle. (TNT 1-13-75, A-1, B-13-article)

Cargo ships--Japanese; Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery;

Wharf scene on Commencement Bay, terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad, Tacoma, Washington Territory. Photograph was taken circa 1885. Masted ships are docked waiting to unload/load cargo.

Ship "Phoenix," a large cargo vessel with small superstructure amidships, another with funnel at the stern, being helped to pier by tugboat. Warehouses on pier, lumber mills and Tacoma skyline in background, pod of logs floating in water. (filed with Argentum)

Cargo ships--Tacoma--1930-1940; Shipping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Logs;

Close up of port side of cargo ship "American Robin" loaded with lumber. Ordered by Mr. Arndtz.

Cargo ships--Tacoma; Shipping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Loading docks--Tacoma; North Coast Dock (Tacoma); Warehouses--Tacoma;

Port side view of cargo ship "American Robin" moored next to the warehouses at North Coast Dock on City Waterway ( Thea Foss Waterway) with Stadium High School predominate on cliff above.

Cargo ships--Tacoma; Shipping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Loading docks--Tacoma; North Coast Dock (Tacoma); Warehouses--Tacoma; Stadium High School (Tacoma);

Port side view of lumber liner tied up at North Coast Dock on City Waterway (Thea Foss Waterway) with Stadium High School on cliff in background.

Cargo ships--Tacoma; Shipping--Tacoma--1930-1940; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1930-1940; Loading docks--Tacoma; North Coast Dock (Tacoma); Warehouses--Tacoma; Stadium High School (Tacoma);

ca. 1936. Freighter at Port of Tacoma, city in background. (Argentum)

Cargo ships; Port of Tacoma (Tacoma);

The American freighter Wildwood unloading cargo originally consigned for Russia. The Wildwood had turned back mid Pacific and returned to Tacoma to unload her cargo, fearing a British blockade and confiscation. The cargo consisted of 7,000 tons of copper, brass and machinery intended for the USSR. (T. Times 4/8/1940, pg. 1)

Cargo ships; Shipping--Tacoma--1940-1950;

ca. 1896. A two-masted sailing ship is docked on Tacoma's waterfront circa 1896 at the Northern Pacific Railroad's Ocean Freight warehouse to take on cargo. In the background to the left is the Crescent Creamery at what is now 100 Schuster Parkway. The creamery was built in 1890 and demolished about 1920.

Shipping--Tacoma--1890-1900; Sailing ships--Tacoma--1890-1900; Warehouses--Tacoma--1890-1900; Crescent Creamery (Tacoma); Waterfronts--Tacoma--1890-1900;