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Astoria Yard Upgrades Former L. A. Pilot Boat for Grays Harbor
The 54.5-foot aluminum pilot boat Vega represented the latest ideas in design and propulsionwhen it arrived at Jacobsen Pilot Service in the port of Long Beach (Los Angeles) in 2003. After 15 years of daily service, it was replaced in 2018 … Continue reading
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Robert Allan’s 78′ RApport 2500D pulls 96 tons
(Published by TOWLINES Offshore Newsletter May 11, 2022) Diversified Marine in Portland, Oregon has been building Robert Allan RApport tugs since 2000 for local operator and charterer Brusco Tug & Barge. The latest was named Athena– the tenth in this … Continue reading
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Foiling Survey Boats Keep Grain Ships Moving on Columbia River
For the last year, the west coast shipping news has been dominated by the huge fleet of container ships waiting to unload Asian imports in southern California, but the media spotlight may soon turn to a very different cargo—American wheat … Continue reading
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Schooner Creek–Top West Coast Yard for 64′ Charter Catamarans
Schooner Creek Boat Works has been a fixture in the Portland sailing scene since 1977, when founder Steve Rander opened the doors of a wooden boat shop beside the Columbia River’s South Channel, next to the I-5 freeway. In those … Continue reading
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Tagged MOrelli and MElvin, Steve Rander, Tom Wylie
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2021–Diversified’s Ninth RApport Tug for Brusco
The Pacific Northwest has been the center for tug construction on the west coast for at least the last 40 years, during which the azimuthing stern drive (ASD) and the use of computer-aided lofting and cutting have revolutionized the way … Continue reading
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Tagged ASD tug, Brusco Tug, Cates Tug, Robert Allan
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Wrecks of the Oregon Coast–Emily Reed to New Carissa
The remains of the sailing ship Peter Iredale at the northwest tip of Oregon are well-known as the most visited wreck on the West Coast. But for hardcore shipwreck fans, the real achievement is to see one of the unpredictable … Continue reading
Posted in Commercial craft, Nautical History, Sailing Ships
Tagged cannons found on on coast, Emily G. Reed, New Carissa, USS Shark
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Fred Wahl Opens New Yard on 38 Acre Island
Bolon Island Move “We’ve really outgrown the old boatyard. Having just one ways really slows us down,” stated Fred’s son Mike Wahl. “On the new property we will be able to haul a large number of boats and move them … Continue reading
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Tagged Ruby Marine
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Death of the Antarctic Ship Hero
How a Notable Vessel Met Its End on Willapa Bay Fifty years ago, the 125′ X 30′ expedition ship Hero was taking shape at the Harvey Gamage Boatyard in Maine. Designed by Potter & M’Arthur, Inc., naval architects of Boston, … Continue reading
Caden Foss: 110′ Multi-Purpose Tier 4 Tug
The Pacific Northwest has been at the forefront of North American tug design since the 1980’s, and has brought many innovations to both ship-handling and long-haul tugs. Over the years, a handful of boats have attempted to combine both these … Continue reading
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Tagged Caden foss, Caterpillar Tier 4, Rapp electric tow winch
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