by fireflypt | Mar 9, 2012 | Fishing Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
Lady Kate and Granada are hauled out at the Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for maintenance. Granada is getting a new fish hold while Lady Kate is having propeller, shaft, and metal work completed.
by fireflypt | Feb 29, 2012 | Fishing Vessels, New Work
Misty Moon arrived to Port Townsend Shipwright’s Co-op in February to undergo boat repair. The project includes electrical, mechanical, and systems work while modifying the fish hold configuration from four small holds to two larger holds. I spoke with...
by fireflypt | Feb 22, 2012 | Fishing Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
The Muskrat bustles with shipwrights weekly and the transformation has been impressive. Here is a progression of photographs taken during the past many weeks.
by fireflypt | Feb 21, 2012 | Fishing Vessels, Motor Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
The Muskrat, an 88-foot scow, has been at the Shipwright’s Co-op for several months now. As all scows, it was built during World War II, designed to haul cargo to locations, such as the Aleutian Islands. These powerful wooden vessels are still valuable to...
by fireflypt | Dec 30, 2011 | Fishing Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
The St. John II returned for repairs and a new paint job this month.
