The tugboat "Mohawk" streams down one of Tacoma's waterways in July of 1975. It was owned by PAC, a tug firm with a fleet of ocean going vessels. Color photograph ordered by PAC.

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The 181-foot tuna seiner, "Jilor," was successfully launched on February 8, 1975, at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities. She was the first of three steel hulled fishing boats destined for Senegal. The launching attracted several dignitaries including the ambassador to the United States from Senegal, Andre Coulbary and wife Saffia, and Congressman Floyd Hicks. The "Jilor" had a 22-man crew and could hold 800 tons of frozen fish. Photograph ordered by the United States Information Agency, Washington D.C. TPL-9885

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Wearing traditional Senegalese clothing were Andre Coulbary and his wife Saffia as they pose in front of the newly launched fishing vessel, "Jilor," on February 8, 1975. Mr. Coulbary was the ambassador to the United States from Senegal who flew in from Washington D.C. for launching ceremonies at Tacoma Boatbuilding. The 181-foot fishing vessel was the first of three tuna seiners destined for Senegal at a total price tag of $12 million dollars. The steel hulled seiner was believed to be the first major American built fishing boat to be delivered new to a country outside the Americas. Named after a small fishing village southwest of Dakar, she could carry a crew of 22 and had a 14-tank, 800-ton frozen fish capacity. Traveling at a top speed of 15 knots, the "Jilor" would set sail for Senegal in the spring. A crowd of about 500 people braved the slight snow/sleet to watch the launching. The two men flanking the ambassador and his wife were not identified. (TNT 2-6-75, A-3 -article; TNT 2-9-75, D-6 -article) TPL-9475

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The tug "Mohawk" steadily pulls a much larger barge through one of Tacoma's waterways on June 22, 1974. The "Mohawk" was believed to have belonged to PAC, a tug firm that had an ocean going base in Tacoma. Photograph ordered by PAC.

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ca. 1973. 1973 Richards stock footage. "Santa Maria." This particular "Santa Maria" may be the ex-Navy cargo vessel now converted to a lobster fishing boat scheduled to work in the Southwest Pacific. According to the January 8, 1972, edition of Marine Digest, the 182 x 34-foot vessel would have refrigeration and insulated holds fitted and tank capacities increased.

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1973 Richards stock footage. Passengers aboard "Grace Lines" peer below at the sight of a mishap involving a new gangplank being installed on the ship. The gangplank, used to allow passage onto or departure from the ship, fell during installation procedures on the morning of September 1, 1973. The gangplank was made by the Port of Tacoma.

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1973 Richards stock footage. A new gangplank made by the Port of Tacoma for "Grace Lines" is being installed on September 1, 1973. The movable bridge allowed passengers to board and/or leave the ship while it was pierside. An accident occurred when the gangplank fell during placement.

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The "Kavik." The new tugboat, the "Kavik," is pictured on May 21, 1973, traveling through the Hylebos Waterway. She was a new addition to the PAC line which was an ocean going firm based in Tacoma. Photograph ordered by PAC.

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The "Kavik." The "Kavik" was a new member of the PAC line, a tug firm that had its ocean going base at Tacoma. The tug is pictured on May 21, 1973, at Marine Iron Works, 1720 Marine View Dr. Color photograph ordered by PAC.

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Launching. This is the "Maia H" tugboat that was officially launched on Saturday, March 24, 1973, at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities. According to a News Tribune article, she was the first tug launched in Tacoma in many years. She had actually had an "instant dumping" two months ago. Maia Halvorsen, daughter of owner Boyer Halvorsen of Bainbridge Island, was the ship's sponsor. The "Maia H" will haul a fast freight barge between Seattle and Ketchikan, Alaska. (TNT 3-25-73, A-22)

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ca. 1972. 1972 Richards stock footage. View from Northeast Tacoma of ships in harbor. The ships appear dark and indistinct amidst the seemingly colorless water. This photograph was taken from a hillside possibly in early 1972.

Ships--Tacoma--1970-1980;

ca. 1972. 1972 Richards stock footage. View from the Cliff House restaurant of the harbor operations below. Several ships are seen heading towards one of Tacoma's waterways; masses of log dumps provide natural obstacles.

Ships--Tacoma--1970-1980; Logs;

ca. 1972. 1972 Richards stock footage. The Norwegian cargo ship, "Kristin Bakke," is dockside at the Port of Tacoma in 1972. The ship also offered comfortable and economical accommodations to those wishing to travel on business or pleasure to the Pacific Coast, Far East and Western Australia. She was part of a fleet operated by Knutsen Line. (www.timetableimages.com/maritime/images)

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ca. 1972. 1972 Richards stock footage. Color view of the ship "Kristin Bakke" with "Anna Bakke" nearby. The "Kristin Bakke" was part of the Norwegian Knutsen Line, providing "fast and dependable Orient Service." The large cargo vessel would have stops between the Pacific Coast, the Far East, and Western Australia. She would provide comfortable accommodations for a maximum of 12 passengers. (www.timetableimages.com/maritime/images)

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Ship's interiors. This view is part of the luxurious living quarters of the fishing boat, "Sea Royal," currently undergoing ship trials. Cultured stone bulkheads by a Kent firm are decorated with life-like plants and are part of the entry way to this red-and-gold accented captain's room. Velvet drapes and valances and decorated mirrors along with the thick red carpeting convey an elegant atmosphere. The "Sea Royal" was built by Tacoma Boatbuilding and launched on November 11, 1972. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 4-1-73, Tahoman insert, p. 8)

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Ship's quarters. Luxurious quarters aboard the 225-foot tuna seiner, "Sea Royal," featured an oversized stuffed red sofa, leather chairs, large writing desk and red wall-to-wall carpeting. An ornate built-in chess set is already ready for players. These were the quarters of ship captain, Manuel Andrade, whose wife helped in decorating. She had ordered the furniture shipped from California in order that they might match the furnishings in the captain's own home. Captain Andrade was able to entertain guests while in port in this beautiful setting. The "Sea Royal" was launched by Tacoma Boatbuilding on November 11, 1972, and was undergoing sea trials in late December prior to her release to her owners, Vivian Ann Fisheries Corporation. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 12-29-72, p. 31- article on ship; TNT 4-1-73, Tahoman insert, p. 8)

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Captain's quarters. Surprisingly, this is not the luxurious living room of a contemporary home but living quarters found within the "Sea Royal," the 225-foot tuna seiner built by Tacoma Boatbuilding. An ornate white electric fireplace, large wooden bar with upholstered stools, red leather chairs and oversized stuffed Spanish decor sofa resting on rich, red wall-to-wall carpeting present a picture that is a far cry from former sterile ship conditions. The "Sea Royal" was launched on November 11, 1972, and was undergoing sea trials about the time of the above December 28th photograph. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 4-1-73, Tahoman insert, p. 8)

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Boat launching. Participants in the official launching of the "Sea Royal" posed for a group portrait on November 11, 1972, with the large 225-foot tuna seiner looming behind them. The fishing boat, built for Vivian Ann Fisheries Corporation, was launched from Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities on the Hylebos Waterway. Denise Andrade, wearing a white fur hat and red coat, was the ship's sponsor. She is the daughter of Captain Manuel Andrade of San Diego, president of the owning firm. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 11-7-72, p. 24 -article; TNT 11-11-72, B-6 -article)

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Boat launching. View of Tacoma Boatbuilding plant on the Hylebos Waterway on November 11, 1972, when the fishing boat "Sea Royal" was launched. The "Sea Royal" was another of the large 225-foot class of tuna seiners produced by Tacoma Boatbuilding. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. TPL-9758

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The "Sea Royal." The "Sea Royal," which was launched at Tacoma Boatbuilding facilities on the Hylebos Waterway, was capable of traveling better than 15 knots. It could hold a crew of 17. The large 225-foot tuna seiner was built for Capt. Manuel Andrade of San Diego, president of Vivian Ann Fisheries Corporation. His daughter Denise was the ship's sponsor. Sea trials would be conducted in December and delivery to the ship's owner anticipated before January 1, 1973. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 11-7-72, p. 24 -article; TNT 11-12-72, B-6)

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Boat launching. Holding the traditional bouquet of red roses and cradling a bottle of champagne is Denise Andrade, daughter of Captain Manuel Andrade of San Diego. Denise was the official sponsor undertaking christening duties of the new tuna seiner, "Sea Royal," which was launched at Tacoma Boatbuilding's Hylebos location on November 11, 1972. With the young sponsor are members of her family. At 9:00 a.m., Denise would take a two-handed swing and officially launch the 225-foot fishing boat. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 11-7-72, p. 24- article; TNT 11-12-72, B-6 -article) TPL-9757

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Launching party. Mary (Mrs. Arthur) Ferreira holds a bouquet of long stem red roses and cradles a bottle of champagne prior to the launching of the tuna seiner, "M/V Atlantis," on Saturday evening, August 12, 1972. She would have the honor of christening the new fishing boat. Standing alongside Mrs. Ferreira is her husband, the captain and participating owner of the "Atlantis," and another family member, possibly a daughter. The 237-foot boat tuna seiner was built by Tacoma Boatbuilding at a cost of $3,000,000. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 8-14-72, p. 27 -article)

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Launching. The "M/V Atlantis" was successfully launched on Saturday evening, August 12, 1972, at Tacoma Boatbuilding. The ship, with a 41-foot beam, was owned by M/V Atlantis Corporation of California. She had a frozen fish capacity of 1500 tons. Captaining the ship will be Arthur Ferreira whose wife served as the ship's sponsor; this would be the third Tacoma Boatbuilding vessel that Captain Ferreira has owned jointly with Edmund Gann. The $3,000,000 fishing boat would leave to San Diego in mid-December after completion of four sea trials. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 8-14-72, p. 27 -article; TNT 12-15-72, B-7 -article on ship trials)

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1972 Richards stock footage. "Dilkara" docked at Port of Tacoma adjacent to "Big Red," West German-built container crane, in late February of 1972. This is possibly the New Zealand container ship that was built in 1971. The name "Dilkara" is reportedly Australian aborigine, meaning "rainbow."

Ships--Tacoma--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery;

Launching. Champagne spurts as with a mighty swing, Mrs. Frank Gargas (sp) officially christens the new tuna seiner, the "Voyager," on February 12, 1972. The 237-foot fishing boat was built by Tacoma Boatbuilding and launched that Saturday afternoon at the company's Hylebos Waterway plant. Once outfitting and sea trials were completed in March, the ship would be turned over to her owners, Voyager, Inc., of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 2-14-72, p. 18 - article) TPL-9754

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Launching. The 237-foot tuna seiner, "Voyager," was successfully launched on Saturday afternoon, February 12, 1972, on the ways at Tacoma Boatbuilding's Hylebos Waterway facility. The ship is owned by Voyager, Inc., of San Juan, Puerto Rico. She will be delivered to her owners after undergoing sea trials in March. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. (TNT 2-14-72, p. 18) TPL-9756

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Launching. Mrs. Frank Gargas (sp), wife of the "Voyager's" captain, poses in front of the 237-foot fishing boat on February 12, 1972. The tuna seiner was built by Tacoma Boatbuilding for Voyager, Inc., of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Gargas was the ship's sponsor and would have the pleasant duty of christening the ship with the bottle of champagne she is holding. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 2-14-72, p. 18 -article) TPL-9755

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ca. 1971. 1971 Richards color stock footage. It took only 10 minutes to destroy 11 years of craftsmanship. Architect Silas E. Nelsen and his son, Silas Jr., spent 11 years building this cedar-hulled, teak finished sailing vessel in a shed behind the architect's office on Center St. Fire destroyed both the shed and the boat on April 4, 1970. The remains of the sailboat were sold to Wesley Robert Hatton for one dollar; Hatton then hauled the hulk to Bayshore Marina property on the Ruston Way waterfront. There she became an odd "landmark" with a "Bayshore Coffee Shop" sign hanging from her prow. The marina's new owner, Virgil Hohman, wanted to get rid of the charred boat but the owner's whereabouts were unknown. The building partially obscured by the boat is believed to be the Bayshore Boat Lockers which was located at 4013 Ruston Way. That address is now the location of the restaurant, Lobster Shop South, which was built in 1981. (TNT 11-8-74, B-7 article on boat)

Sailboats--Tacoma;

ca. 1971. Internal view of the "A.K. Strom." This is the engine room of the 225-foot steel tuna seiner, the "A.K. Strom," which had been launched on March 20, 1971. According to "Marine Digest," the main propulsion is a GE model 7 FDM16, 16 cylinder, 4-cycle non-reversing supercharged diesel. The "A.K. Strom" is the fastest vessel of her size in the U.S. fishing fleet as she has a loaded speed of over 15 knots. Photograph ordered by General Electric, Erie, PA. (Marine Digest, June 5, 1971) TPL-9537

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ca. 1971. Fishing boat, "A.K. Strom," perhaps undergoing sea trials in the late spring of 1971. After completion of trials, the giant 225-foot tuna seiner was destined for delivery to San Diego. The "A.K. Strom" was the first of four identical ships expected to be completed by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co. Color photograph ordered by General Electric, Erie, PA.

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