Keel laying ceremonies. In lieu of smashing a bottle of champagne, Japanese sake is gently poured over the keel of a new steel sampan being built at Martinolich Shipbuilding facilities on Alexander Ave. The family of Jack Shinsato, Honolulu owners, do the honors on June 19, 1971. The sampan will be 100-feet X 25-feet and when completed in December, will be used for fishing in Hawaiian waters. Photograph ordered by Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp.

Sampans--Tacoma; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Shinsato, Jack--Family;

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;

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;

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)

Ships--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cargo ships--Norwegian; Piers & wharves--Tacoma--1970-1980;

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)

Ships--Tacoma--1970-1980; Cargo ships--Norwegian;

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

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

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

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

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

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (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;

Anela undergoing sea trials in late November, 1971. She was a 100 X 25-foot steel tuna fishing sampan built by Martinolich Shipbuilding for fishing in Hawaiian waters. The "Anela" was officially launched on October 18th. The Hawaiian tuna fleet was beginning to replace the old wood-hulled vessels with these new steel hulled versions with much longer miles of fishing lines. Hawaiian boats used long lines because nets would get shredded. Photograph ordered by Martinolich Shipbuilding. (additional article on Hawaiian tuna boats - TNT 5-14-73, p. 31)

Ship trials; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Sampans--Tacoma; Martinolich Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);

Two employees of Environmental Erosion Control, based in Puyallup, are pictured on March 31, 1972, with a hydroseeder used in company operations. A hydroseeder was a mechanical sprayer. Environmental Erosion Control was located at 906 -4th St. N.W. and managed by John Gilbertson. Photograph ordered by Environmental Erosion Control.

Trucks; Machinery;

Accident scene. December 17, 1971, view looking toward the Tideflats from Ruston Way. This is the intersection of Ruston Way and North 49th St. There is a stop sign on North 49th as well as railroad crossing signage. Color photograph ordered by Unigard Insurance Co. for case involving insured Steve Liddone.

Traffic accidents--Tacoma--1970-1980; Traffic signs & signals--Tacoma; Railroad crossings--Tacoma;

Accident scene. Skidmarks are visible at the intersection of Ruston Way and No. 49th on December 17, 1971. Wooden railroad crossing signs warns of two tracks running alongside Ruston Way. Stop sign faces No. 49th, alerting drivers that they must yield to traffic on Ruston Way. Color photograph ordered by Unigard Insurance Co. for case involving insured Steve Liddane. TPL-6873

Traffic accidents--Tacoma--1970-1980; Railroad crossings--Tacoma; Traffic signs & signals--Tacoma;

A Widing truck and trailer is on its way with dam gates in this March 16, 1972, photograph. The Japanese vessel, Shinkai Maru, had unloaded the gates at the Port of Tacoma's Pier 7. Photograph ordered by Coit & Associates, Portland.

Trucks--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shipping--Tacoma--1970-1980;

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)

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

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)

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Chess;

ca. 1970. "Apollo." 258-foot tuna boat built by Tacoma Boatbuilding and launched on October 24, 1970. This color photograph may have been taken during sea trials prior to the ship being turned over to her owners, Ocean Blazers, Inc. of San Juan, P.R. At the time of her launching, the "Apollo" was the world's largest tuna clipper and the largest boat ever constructed by Tacoma Boatbuilding. Photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding.

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

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)

Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

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)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ferreira, Arthur--Family; Ferreira, Mary; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

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)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Andrade, Denise;

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

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

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)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

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

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Andrade, Denise;

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)

Launchings--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Sea trials. The "Denise Marie," 225-foot tuna seiner, during sea trials prior to the ship being turned over to her San Diego owners. She was the second of four steel 225-foot seiners built by Tacoma Boatbuilding. The "Denise Marie" was launched on June 5, 1971. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding.

Ship trials--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma);

Fleet of trucks. A fleet of Mack trucks is lined up at Lloyds of Washington on September 23, 1972. All the trucks, except one, are painted lime green with the initials LOW on the grill. Lloyds of Washington was located at 2209 Auburn - Black Diamond Rd. Color photograph ordered by Truckweld Equipment Co.

Trucks--Auburn; Lloyds of Washington (Auburn);

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;

Ship trials. Two men inside the "Sea Royal," in what may be the fishing boat's pilot house. The "Sea Royal" had been launched by Tacoma Boatbuilding on November 11, 1972, and was scheduled for delivery to Vivian Ann Fisheries Corporation by the first of the year. Prior to being released to her owners, she would need to undergo demanding ship trials. The man in the blue windbreaker is the ship's captain, Manuel Andrade of San Diego. The "Sea Royal" was Captain Andrade's third vessel as an independent owner. The other man and woman in background are not identified. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding. (TNT 12-29-72, p. 31- article on ship)

Ship trials--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Andrade, Manuel;

Ship trials. The "Sea Royal" underwent sea trials in late December of 1972 prior to being released to her owner, Vivian Ann Fisheries Corporation. She is shown on December 27th in the Hylebos Waterway as she passes the Hooker Chemical plant. The "Sea Royal," a giant 225-foot tuna seiner, was launched on November 11, 1972, by Tacoma Boatbuilding. Color photograph ordered by Tacoma Boatbuilding.

Ship trials--Tacoma--1970-1980; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1970-1980; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Tacoma Boat Building Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Hylebos Waterway (Tacoma);