Vessel Profile

West Seattle (II)

West Seattle (II)
Photo: Museum of History & Industry, Seattle WA (1983.10.PA5.15)

Story

This ferry, passenger was built in 1907 by Heath, E.W. in Tacoma, WA.

Historical Notes

On July 25, 1907 this vessel allided with the Marion Street ferry slip. In July 1908 the Rosalie collided with the West Seattle. On August 26, 1909 this vessel collided with the The navy launch Telegram in Elliott Bay.

Owners & Masters

In 1907 she was owned by the West Seattle Land improvement Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1913 she was owned by the Port of Seattle, Seattle WA USA.

In 1919-1935 she was owned by King County, Seattle WA.

In 1945 she was owned by the Trestle Marine Ways as a barge for storing fish nets.

Rebuilds

In 1951 she was converted to a barge for storing fish nets.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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