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id=\"rr_wrapper12002\" class=\"rr_wrapper\" postid=\"12002\"><\/div>\r\n\t<div id=\"rr_content12002\"> \n<p>The Washington State Ferries (WSF) system began operations on June 1, 1951. Before the state&#8217;s involvement, ferry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historylink.org\/file\/1680\">services in the region<\/a> were primarily managed by private companies, notably the Puget Sound Navigation Company (PSNC), also known as the Black Ball Line, led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historylink.org\/file\/22689\">Captain Alexander Peabody<\/a>. The state<a href=\"https:\/\/www.historylink.org\/file\/9309\"> took over<\/a> the ferry operations due to fare disputes and reliability issues with the private operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"12058\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_4635-1-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4635-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1467797332&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00045495905368517&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_4635-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4635-1-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4635-1-1024x768.jpg\" data-id=\"12058\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4635-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4635-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4635-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4635-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4635-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4635-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"-309688296\" src=\"file:\/\/\/private\/var\/mobile\/Containers\/Data\/Application\/4F142513-2776-4715-B977-E4D75A28651F\/tmp\/org.automattic.MediaImageServiceSymlinks\/thumbnail-351ced3b-776f-4fb9-bb0b-0f7c8a0cfda7-1365x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image--309688296\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"227182617\" src=\"file:\/\/\/private\/var\/mobile\/Containers\/Data\/Application\/4F142513-2776-4715-B977-E4D75A28651F\/tmp\/org.automattic.MediaImageServiceSymlinks\/thumbnail-ce53cde0-4fd5-43ad-8b86-94493ba8f8e9-1365x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-227182617\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"764053530\" src=\"file:\/\/\/private\/var\/mobile\/Containers\/Data\/Application\/4F142513-2776-4715-B977-E4D75A28651F\/tmp\/org.automattic.MediaImageServiceSymlinks\/thumbnail-71a68f5f-8381-4edb-ac38-a353b86f35e3-1365x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-764053530\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1300924443\" src=\"file:\/\/\/private\/var\/mobile\/Containers\/Data\/Application\/4F142513-2776-4715-B977-E4D75A28651F\/tmp\/org.automattic.MediaImageServiceSymlinks\/thumbnail-3e8fa30c-76b2-40e3-97ef-feb2349ba3bd-1365x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1300924443\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Companies Absorbed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The WSF system absorbed several companies, most notably:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Puget Sound Navigation Company (Black Ball Line)<\/strong>: The primary operator of auto-ferry services on Puget Sound before the state takeover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>King County Ferry District<\/strong>: Some vessels and routes were previously operated by <a href=\"http:\/\/Wikipedia https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_State_Ferries\">King County<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison with Other Ferry Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Washington State Ferries operates the largest <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/vessels.aspx\">ferry system<\/a> in the United States and is one of the largest in the world. It carries over 23 million passengers annually across Puget Sound and its inland waterways[3]. The system is notable for its extensive network and high passenger volume, <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-10\/WSF-ComparisonofOperationalPerformancetoFerryOperatorsWorldwide.pdf\">comparable<\/a> to major ferry <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/travel\/washington-state-ferries\/ferries-terminals\/other-ferry-systems\">systems in Europe and Asia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vessels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The WSF fleet consists of <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-10\/WSF-FleetGuide-May2020.pdf\">21 ferries<\/a> as of 2020, with plans to electrify the fleet by 2040. Here are some notable vessels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jumbo Mark II<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"55\" data-attachment-id=\"12004\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/12002\/6c0f8c6d-dbf3-4707-9299-244e18cdbe82-9475-0000064d4787294b_file-jpg#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6c0f8c6d-dbf3-4707-9299-244e18cdbe82-9475-0000064d4787294b_file.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"280,55\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"6c0f8c6d-dbf3-4707-9299-244e18cdbe82-9475-0000064d4787294b_file.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6c0f8c6d-dbf3-4707-9299-244e18cdbe82-9475-0000064d4787294b_file.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6c0f8c6d-dbf3-4707-9299-244e18cdbe82-9475-0000064d4787294b_file.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6c0f8c6d-dbf3-4707-9299-244e18cdbe82-9475-0000064d4787294b_file.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12004 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=25\">Puyallup<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=32\">Tacoma<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=37\">Wenatchee<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jumbo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"41\" data-attachment-id=\"12005\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/12002\/965b2304-89dd-4c1f-b997-92d7ca688b76-9475-0000064dd3bb01e4_file-jpg#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/965b2304-89dd-4c1f-b997-92d7ca688b76-9475-0000064dd3bb01e4_file.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"204,41\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"965b2304-89dd-4c1f-b997-92d7ca688b76-9475-0000064dd3bb01e4_file.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/965b2304-89dd-4c1f-b997-92d7ca688b76-9475-0000064dd3bb01e4_file.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/965b2304-89dd-4c1f-b997-92d7ca688b76-9475-0000064dd3bb01e4_file.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/965b2304-89dd-4c1f-b997-92d7ca688b76-9475-0000064dd3bb01e4_file.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12005 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=30\">Spokane<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=36\">Walla Walla<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Super<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"42\" data-attachment-id=\"12007\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/12002\/c908ec25-291d-4e42-a68d-c3bca2ae1edd-9475-0000064eae131451_file-jpg#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/c908ec25-291d-4e42-a68d-c3bca2ae1edd-9475-0000064eae131451_file.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"203,42\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"c908ec25-291d-4e42-a68d-c3bca2ae1edd-9475-0000064eae131451_file.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/c908ec25-291d-4e42-a68d-c3bca2ae1edd-9475-0000064eae131451_file.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/c908ec25-291d-4e42-a68d-c3bca2ae1edd-9475-0000064eae131451_file.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/c908ec25-291d-4e42-a68d-c3bca2ae1edd-9475-0000064eae131451_file.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12007 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=17\">Kaleetan<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=38\">Yakima\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Olympic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"41\" data-attachment-id=\"12008\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/12002\/7f54b151-6441-4969-971a-2f39cce759d1-9475-0000064f3f805915_file-jpg#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7f54b151-6441-4969-971a-2f39cce759d1-9475-0000064f3f805915_file.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"204,41\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"7f54b151-6441-4969-971a-2f39cce759d1-9475-0000064f3f805915_file.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7f54b151-6441-4969-971a-2f39cce759d1-9475-0000064f3f805915_file.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7f54b151-6441-4969-971a-2f39cce759d1-9475-0000064f3f805915_file.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7f54b151-6441-4969-971a-2f39cce759d1-9475-0000064f3f805915_file.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12008 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=74\">Chimacum<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=69\">Samish<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=75\">Suquamish<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=68\">Tokitae<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Issaquah<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"41\" data-attachment-id=\"12009\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/12002\/45a62b1c-717f-4ed2-8b29-2d4e8b24a6ab-9475-0000064f8090e4c3_file-jpg#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/45a62b1c-717f-4ed2-8b29-2d4e8b24a6ab-9475-0000064f8090e4c3_file.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"204,41\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"45a62b1c-717f-4ed2-8b29-2d4e8b24a6ab-9475-0000064f8090e4c3_file.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/45a62b1c-717f-4ed2-8b29-2d4e8b24a6ab-9475-0000064f8090e4c3_file.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/45a62b1c-717f-4ed2-8b29-2d4e8b24a6ab-9475-0000064f8090e4c3_file.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/45a62b1c-717f-4ed2-8b29-2d4e8b24a6ab-9475-0000064f8090e4c3_file.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12009 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=1\">Cathlamet<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=2\">Chelan<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=15\">Issaquah<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=18\">Kitsap<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=19\">Kittitas<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=28\">Sealth<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evergreen State<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"41\" data-attachment-id=\"12010\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/12002\/049a1440-d7c9-49f7-aa9b-7eeae518825f-9475-0000064fedf1f557_file-jpg#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/049a1440-d7c9-49f7-aa9b-7eeae518825f-9475-0000064fedf1f557_file.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"204,41\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"049a1440-d7c9-49f7-aa9b-7eeae518825f-9475-0000064fedf1f557_file.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/049a1440-d7c9-49f7-aa9b-7eeae518825f-9475-0000064fedf1f557_file.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/049a1440-d7c9-49f7-aa9b-7eeae518825f-9475-0000064fedf1f557_file.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/049a1440-d7c9-49f7-aa9b-7eeae518825f-9475-0000064fedf1f557_file.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12010 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=33\">Tillikum<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2020<\/strong>: Announcement of the System <a href=\"http:\/\/Wsdot https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-11\/WSF-SystemElectrificationPlan-December2020.pdf\">Electrification Plan<\/a> to convert the fleet to hybrid-electric propulsion by <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-11\/WSF-2040-Long-Range-Plan-2019.pdf\">2040<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2023-2024<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/about\/news\/2023\/washington-state-ferries-awards-contract-convert-largest-vessels-hybrid-electric-power\">Conversion<\/a> of MV <em>Wenatchee<\/em> to hybrid-electric propulsion, marking the beginning of the fleet electrification process[5].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kwa-di Tabil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"file:\/\/\/private\/var\/mobile\/Containers\/Data\/Application\/4F142513-2776-4715-B977-E4D75A28651F\/tmp\/org.automattic.MediaImageServiceSymlinks\/thumbnail-f4a90fef-d783-4f08-882b-8d23eb6d66fa-204x41.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-227182105 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=65\">Chetzemoka<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=52\">Kennewick<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/ferries\/vesselwatch\/VesselDetail.aspx?vessel_id=66\">Salish<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"12432\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_5536-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5536-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5537-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/travel\/washington-state-ferries\/ferries-terminals\/about-our-fleet\">Washington State Ferries<\/a> operates the largest ferry fleet in the United States.&nbsp;21&nbsp;ferries cross Puget Sound and its inland waterways, carrying over <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/about\/news\/2024\/state-ferries-welcome-13-million-more-riders-2023\">23 million passengers<\/a>. From Tacoma, Washington, to Sidney, British Columbia, the ferries travel up and down the Sound, acting as a marine highway for commercial users, tourists and daily commuters alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1837795100\" src=\"file:\/\/\/private\/var\/mobile\/Containers\/Data\/Application\/4F142513-2776-4715-B977-E4D75A28651F\/tmp\/org.automattic.MediaImageServiceSymlinks\/thumbnail-c47bfddc-8c16-45e4-bafc-dfc6c4f7436a-1365x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1837795100\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"-1920301283\" src=\"file:\/\/\/private\/var\/mobile\/Containers\/Data\/Application\/4F142513-2776-4715-B977-E4D75A28651F\/tmp\/org.automattic.MediaImageServiceSymlinks\/thumbnail-1a42aebe-4027-4419-911f-1ccce0af5ecb-1365x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image--1920301283\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"-1383430370\" src=\"file:\/\/\/private\/var\/mobile\/Containers\/Data\/Application\/4F142513-2776-4715-B977-E4D75A28651F\/tmp\/org.automattic.MediaImageServiceSymlinks\/thumbnail-904c7ec9-cacf-44c5-91c3-cf4dc898c1c0-1365x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image--1383430370\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"-846559457\" src=\"file:\/\/\/private\/var\/mobile\/Containers\/Data\/Application\/4F142513-2776-4715-B977-E4D75A28651F\/tmp\/org.automattic.MediaImageServiceSymlinks\/thumbnail-1681ced2-64f6-4c6c-91ff-c65b9e53c440-1365x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image--846559457\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"764053274\" src=\"file:\/\/\/private\/var\/mobile\/Containers\/Data\/Application\/4F142513-2776-4715-B977-E4D75A28651F\/tmp\/org.automattic.MediaImageServiceSymlinks\/thumbnail-f3a4173f-b206-480c-b949-d17e331e90a1-1365x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-764053274\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colman Dock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.historylink.org\/Content\/Media\/Photos\/Large\/colman-dock-seattle-waterfront-ca-1911.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Colman Dock, also known as Pier 52, is Seattle&#8217;s primary ferry terminal. It was originally built in 1882 by Scottish engineer James Colman and has undergone several reconstructions and modernizations since then. Key historical events include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1882<\/strong>: Original construction of Seattle&#8217;s Colman Dock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1889<\/strong>: Rebuilt after the Great Seattle Fire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1908: <\/strong>The Colman Clock is installed at Colman Dock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1912<\/strong>: Significant damage from the <em>Alameda<\/em> accident.  On April 25, 191 The Alaska Steamship liner Alameda rams the Colman Dock, topples the dock&#8217;s clock tower, sinks the stern wheel steamboat Telegraph, and injures five women. The clock drifts off into the darkness, and is recovered the next day. Repairs were made to the damaged timekeeper, and it soon was reinstalled atop a newer, taller tower, where it overlooked Elliott Bay until 1936.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1951<\/strong>: Acquired by the state as part of the ferry system takeover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1966<\/strong>: Damaged by the ferry <em>Kalakala<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1985<\/strong>: After nearly three decades in storage, the restored 1908 Colman Clock is was put on display at Colman Dock, inside the ferry terminal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"12030\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_4339-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4339-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1902,2524\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1502967625&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.05&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_4339-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4339-1-226x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4339-1-772x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4339-1-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4339-1-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4339-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4339-1-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4339-1-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4339-1-1543x2048.jpg 1543w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_4339-1.jpg 1902w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2023<\/strong>: Completion of major upgrades to Colman Dock, including a new terminal building and facilities for electric vehicle charging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upgrades for the Future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seattle Multimodal Terminal at Colman Dock project aims to replace the aging and seismically vulnerable dock. Key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitsapsun.com\/story\/news\/2024\/05\/10\/washington-state-ferries-leader-wants-to-change-culture-build-boats\/73633933007\/\">upgrades<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new concrete and steel trestle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new main terminal building with 20,026 square feet of passenger space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An elevated walkway for easier pedestrian access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/construction-planning\/search-projects\/ferries-seattle-multimodal-terminal-colman-dock-project\">Facilities<\/a> for electric vehicle charging to support the future hybrid-electric ferry fleet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These upgrades, completed in 2023, ensure that Colman Dock remains a critical transportation hub while accommodating modern needs and environmental goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pickleforks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-attachment-id=\"12029\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_1170-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1170-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_1170-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1170-1-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1170-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1170-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12029 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1170-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1170-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1170-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1170-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_1170-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The pickleforks are a distinctiveh feature of Washington State Ferries vessels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key characteristics and functions of these unique structures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design: <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/about\/current-employees\/washington-state-ferries-employee-news\">Pickleforks<\/a> are two-pronged deck extensions that protrude from either end of the passenger deck, extending above the car deck below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purpose: The primary function of pickleforks is to provide the ferry pilot with a clear view of the loading ramp below, ensuring safe docking and vehicle loading\/unloading <a href=\"https:\/\/everettshiprepair.com\/everett-ship-repair-completes-repairs-on-wsfs-m-v-cathlamet\/\">operations<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passenger amenities: On the new hybrid-electric ferries being planned, the pickleforks will feature covered outdoor seating areas. These seats, facing the front and back windows, are considered &#8220;the best seats in the house&#8221; but will offer a &#8220;bracing experience&#8221; due to their exposed nature[3].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boarding and disembarking: Passengers typically <a href=\"http:\/\/Wikipedia https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_State_Ferries\">board and disembark<\/a> the vessel via the picklefork areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Origin of name: The term &#8220;picklefork&#8221; is believed to have originated from someone in the past who thought the protruding decks resembled a utensil perfect for spearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuow.org\/stories\/a-sneak-peak-at-washington-s-planned-hybrid-electric-ferries\">pickles<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent feature: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wsferries\/status\/1062778715371798528\">Pickleforks<\/a> have been a longstanding design element of Washington State Ferries and will continue to be incorporated into future vessels, including the planned hybrid-electric ferries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/3836\/14379719099_f39e029766_b.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The picklefork is a popular tourist gathering place for photos, wildlife viewing and site seeing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These unique features contribute to the functionality, safety, and passenger experience on Washington State Ferries, making the pickleforks an iconic element of the fleet&#8217;s design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Here are the key points about its origin, name, and popularity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Origin:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pickleball was invented in Washington State, specifically on Bainbridge Island in 1965.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was created by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum as a backyard game for their families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connection to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atg.wa.gov\/ago-opinions\/ferries-criminal-jurisdiction-state-nature-federal-authority-navigable-waters\">ferry<\/a> pickleforks:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is no direct connection between pickleball and the pickleforks on <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/about\/news\/2023\/washington-state-ferries-awards-contract-convert-largest-vessels-hybrid-electric-power\">Washington State Ferries.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The term &#8220;picklefork&#8221; for <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/construction-planning\/major-projects\/ferry-system-electrification\">ferry<\/a> structures is believed to have originated independently, referring to the shape of the protruding decks that resemble a utensil for spearing pickles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name origin:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The origin of the name &#8220;pickleball&#8221; is disputed:<br \/>a) One story claims it was named after the Pritchards&#8217; dog, Pickles, who would chase after the ball during games.<br \/>b) Another version suggests Joan Pritchard, Joel&#8217;s wife, coined the term because the combination of different sports reminded her of the &#8220;pickle boat&#8221; in crew where oarsmen were chosen from the leftovers of other boats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dog story is popular but may be apocryphal, as some accounts suggest the dog came after the game was named.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Popularity:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in America for several reasons:<br \/>a) It&#8217;s easy to learn but challenging to master, appealing to a wide range of skill levels.<br \/>b) The smaller court size makes it less physically demanding than tennis, attracting older players and those with mobility issues.<br \/>c) It&#8217;s a social sport that encourages interaction and can be played in doubles.<br \/>d) The game is relatively inexpensive to set up and play.<br \/>e) It can be played both indoors and outdoors, making it accessible year-round.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, while pickleball was invented in Washington State, it has no connection to <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-11\/WSF-2040-Long-Range-Plan-2019.pdf\">ferry<\/a> pickleforks. Its name origin is debated, but its popularity stems from its accessibility, social nature, and appeal to a wide range of players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significant Events in Washington State Ferries History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pre-1951<\/strong>: Ferry services in Puget Sound were operated by private companies, notably the <a href=\"http:\/\/Wikipedia https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Puget_Sound_Navigation_Company\">Puget Sound Navigation Company<\/a> (Black Ball Line) led by Captain Alexander Peabody.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 17, 1897<\/strong> The steamship Portland arrives in Seattle from Alaska with gold from the Klondike River in Canada&#8217;s Yukon Territory, setting off a rush to Alaska and a lengthy era of prosperity in the Northwest. Colman Dock becomes a thriving hub for the Gold Rush.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 1, 1901<\/strong>: The Puget Sound Navigation Company (aka Black Ball Line) buys out the LaConner Trading &amp; Transportation Company for $100,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January, 1902<\/strong>: The Puget Sound Navigation Company (aka Black Ball Line) buys the entire six vessel fleet of the Thompson Steamboat Company for $300,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March, 1905<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/mynorthwest.com\/1134528\/remembering-infamous-kitsap-ferry-riot\/\">Kitsap<\/a> County Transportation Company is created. It was bought out by the Puget Sound Navigation Company (Black Ball Line) in the 1930s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 29, 1906<\/strong>: Puget Sound Day Line is incorporated. The company&#8217;s three vessels are the Indianapolis, the Chippewa, and the Iroquois. Joshua Green, an early businessman and a banker, is later elected company president.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 27, 1913:<\/strong> The ferry Leschi makes her maiden trial run on Lake Washington. Built by the Port of Seattle she is the first boat built in Puget Sound to carry automobiles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1921<\/strong>: Berte Olson becomes the first female ferry captain on Puget Sound, operating|the Camano and Whidbey Island run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July 3, 1935<\/strong>: The ferry Kalakala starts daily service between Seattle and Bremerton.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 7, 1935<\/strong>: The International Order of Masters, Mates and Pilots and Ferryboatmen&#8217;s unions go on strike. This is the first marine workers&#8217; strike to significantly interrupt ferry service on Puget Sound.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 30, 1949<\/strong>: The state of Washington announced the purchase of most of the equipment and operations of the Puget Sound Navigation Company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 1, 1951<\/strong>: Washington State Ferries (WSF) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historylink.org\/File\/5081\">began operations<\/a>, taking over from the Black Ball Line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 4, 1974: <\/strong>For the first time since the state took over the ferry system in 1951, beer is served on board the vessels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Developments and Technological Advances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"591\" data-attachment-id=\"12033\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3619-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_3619-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1477\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1672229221&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.018867924528302&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3619.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_3619-300x173.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_3619-1024x591.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_3619-1024x591.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_3619-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_3619-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_3619-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_3619-1536x886.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_3619-2048x1181.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_3619-220x126.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1967<\/strong>: The iconic MV <em>Kalakala<\/em> was retired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1970s<\/strong>: Introduction of the Jumbo class ferries, which significantly increased vehicle and passenger capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1997-1999<\/strong>: Introduction of the Jumbo Mark II class ferries, including MV <em>Tacoma<\/em>, MV <em>Wenatchee<\/em>, and MV <em>Puyallup<\/em>, which are the largest in the fleet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2007<\/strong>: Retirement of the last Steel Electric class ferries, including MV <em>Quinault<\/em>, MV <em>Illahee<\/em>, and MV <em>Nisqually<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2017<\/strong>: Introduction of the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_State_Ferries\">Olympic class ferries, <\/a>starting with MV <em>Chimacum<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent and Future Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notable Vessels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ferry NameClassYear BuiltCapacity (Vehicles\/Passengers) Years of Operation  Route Noteworthy Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wsdot.wa.gov\/ferries\/images\/pages\/boat_drawings\/0-mark2.gif\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jumbo Mark II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MV <em>Puyallup<\/em> Jumbo Mark II 1999 202 \/ 2,500 1999 &#8211; Present Seattle-Bainbridge Island Largest in the fleet <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MV <em>Tacoma<\/em> Jumbo Mark II 1997 202 \/ 2,500 1997 &#8211; Present Seattle-Bainbridge Island Notable for a major electrical failure in 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MV <em>Wenatchee<\/em> Jumbo Mark II 1998 202 \/ 2,500 1998 &#8211; Present Seattle-Bainbridge Island First to be converted to <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2022-08\/2022-WSF-System-Electrification-Program-General-Engineering-Fact-Sheet.pdf\">hybrid-electric<\/a> propulsion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wsdot.wa.gov\/ferries\/images\/pages\/boat_drawings\/1-jumbo.gif\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jumbo <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MV <em>Spokane<\/em> Jumbo 1972 188 \/ 2,000 1972 &#8211; Present<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wsdot.wa.gov\/ferries\/images\/pages\/boat_drawings\/2-super.gif\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Super<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wsdot.wa.gov\/ferries\/images\/pages\/boat_drawings\/8-olympic-2014.gif\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Issaquah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MV <em>Chimacum<\/em> Olympic 2017 144 \/ 1,500 2017 &#8211; Present Seattle-Bremerton Newest in the fleet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wsdot.wa.gov\/ferries\/images\/pages\/boat_drawings\/4-issaquah130.gif\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Evergreen State<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Edmonds-Kingston One of the oldest in service<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colman Dock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1882<\/strong>: Built by Scottish engineer James Colman.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1889<\/strong>: Rebuilt after the Great Seattle Fire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1912<\/strong>: Damaged by the <em>Alameda<\/em> accident.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1951<\/strong>: Acquired by the state as part of the ferry system takeover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1966<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historylink.org\/file\/9309\">Damaged<\/a> by the ferry <em>Kalakala<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"1024\" 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routes serving 20 terminals around&nbsp;Puget Sound&nbsp;and in the&nbsp;San Juan Islands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upgrades for the Future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2023<\/strong>: Completion of the Seattle Multimodal Terminal at <a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/construction-planning\/search-projects\/ferries-seattle-multimodal-terminal-colman-dock-project\">Colman Dock project<\/a>, which includes:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new concrete and steel trestle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new main terminal building with 20,026 square feet of passenger space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An elevated walkway for easier pedestrian access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilities for electric vehicle charging to support the future hybrid-electric ferry fleet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These upgrades ensure that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiro7.com\/news\/local\/avoiding-ferry-confusion-during-colman-dock-construction\/6ZNJK4LQUNCR5LWPZQYMOF5US4\/\">Colman Dock<\/a> remains a critical transportation hub while accommodating modern needs and environmental goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cmg-cmg-tv-10090-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/Vxh-SGSoyKVM38QbuqYiu-ngBzQ=\/1600x0\/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/NLGUEVN3DJGNBLSMUV4I4FVFPQ.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the provided search results and historical context, the Washington State Ferries system faced several significant challenges and controversies during the 1980s and 1990s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Funding Crisis:<br \/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuow.org\/stories\/bainbridge-island-residents-show-new-optimism-to-revive-washington-ferries\">most significant challenge<\/a> began in the late 1990s when the ferry system experienced a severe funding shortfall. This was primarily due to anti-tax initiatives, particularly those led by conservative activist Tim Eyman. The most impactful was the elimination of car tab fees, which had been a major source of revenue for the ferry system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aging Fleet:<br \/>By the 1990s, many vessels in the WSF fleet were aging and in need of replacement or significant upgrades. This put pressure on the system&#8217;s maintenance budget and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ThatLookedExpensive\/comments\/x1o48r\/damaged_washington_state_ferry_that_crashed\/\">reliability<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Kitsap Ferry Riot (1987):<br \/>While not a system-wide issue, this incident highlighted tensions between ferry staff and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitsapdailynews.com\/news\/state-ferries-strife-is-nothing-new-ferry-fare-may\/\">certain passenger groups<\/a>. On October 3, 1987, a confrontation occurred between punk rock concert-goers and ferry personnel on the last Bremerton to Seattle run, resulting in <a href=\"https:\/\/mynorthwest.com\/1134528\/remembering-infamous-kitsap-ferry-riot\/\">police intervention<\/a> upon docking in Seattle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor Issues:<br \/>Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, WSF faced ongoing challenges with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilwu.org\/washington-state-ferry-workers-fight-wisconsin-style-attacks\/\"> labor relations<\/a>, including disputes over wages, working conditions, and staffing levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased Demand:<br \/>Population growth in the Puget Sound region led to increased ridership, putting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/archive\/politics\/1999\/09\/04\/seattles-high-speed-ferry-kicks-up-waves-of-controversy\/3f346256-61ad-4ddf-aeac-21d4e3843fb4\/\">strain on the existing fleet and routes<\/a>. This necessitated service expansions and capacity increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Concerns:<br \/>Towards the late 1990s, there was growing awareness of the environmental impact of the diesel-powered <a href=\"ttps:\/\/dev.historylink.org\/File\/3042\">ferry<\/a> fleet, leading to discussions about more environmentally friendly alternatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure Upgrades:<br \/>Many ferry terminals required <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_State_Ferries\">significant upgrades or replacements<\/a> to handle larger vessels and increased traffic, putting additional financial strain on the system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service Reliability:<br \/>As the fleet aged and funding became tighter, maintaining consistent and reliable service became increasingly challenging, leading to more frequent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/transportation\/twin-crises-hit-washington-state-ferries-as-it-tries-to-right-the-ship\/\">cancellations and delays<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"12041\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_6268-1-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Ferry&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1423996514&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00048007681228997&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Ferry&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_6268-1.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-1-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-1-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_6268-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These challenges set the stage for many of the ongoing issues that the Washington State Ferries system continues to face today, including the need for fleet electrification, funding stability, and service reliability improvements.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Washington State Ferries (WSF) system began operations on June 1, 1951. 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