What’s Wrong With Fast Ferries? Plenty Say Opponents! Copyright Peter Marsh The sight of a big catamaran swiftly cutting cleanly through the water is so common these days on the northwest coast that it barely rates a mention. From the San Juans to Prince William Sound, twin-hull boats are popular for wildlife viewing and scenic… Continue reading High-Speed Catamaran Ferries Cause Double Trouble in Washington
Category: Shipyards
SS Jeremiah O’Brien Visit Recalls When Portland Was the WWII “Liberty Factory”
The first visit of the last operational Liberty Ship Jeremiah O’Brien to the Pacific Northwest in 1998 brought back many memories to those who remember the war years. The Liberties were the ships that saved Britain in 1942 during the darkest days of World War II and many of them were produced by three northwest… Continue reading SS Jeremiah O’Brien Visit Recalls When Portland Was the WWII “Liberty Factory”