Story
This ferry, passenger was built in 1929 in Bellingham, WA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 30/09/2022) stated "this vessel was built in 1929 at Bellingham for the Whatcom County ferry service, and at that time was a classic small double-ended ferry with a side wheelhouse. This vessel was made of wood, and only had the capacity of 6 cars. This vessel was replaced in 1962 by the much larger, steel vessel WHATCOM CHIEF, which in turn is now being replaced. This old vessel was rebuilt as a salmon tender."
Owners & Masters
In 1929-1935 she was owned by Whatcom County, Bellingham WA USA.
In 2022 she was owned by USA interests.
Name Significance
Named for Henry Kwina (1834-1926), Chief of the Lummi Tribe.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 01/10/2022)
- www.findagrave.com ↗
