Story
This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1967 by National Steel & Shipbuilding Co (NASSCO) in San Diego, CA.
Historical Notes
Her sponsor was Jermaine Magnuson, wife of Washington Senator Warren Magnuson.
Owners & Masters
In 1967-1979 she was owned by the Washington Toll Bridge Authority, Seattle WA USA.
In 2013 she was owned by the Washington State Department of Transportation, Olympia WA.
Name Significance
The Kaleetan is named for a mountain peak northwest of Snoqualmie Pass WA. Native American/Chinook: "arrow."
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov ↗
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