West Seattle (steam ferry)
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West Seattle was a side-wheel driven steam-powered ferry built in 1907.
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West Seattle approaching Seattle ferry terminal, probably circa 1910. | |
History | |
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Name | West Seattle |
Owner | West Seattle Land & Improv. Co.; Port of Seattle; King County; Lake Washington Shipyard; Treutle Marine Ways[1] |
Operator | after 1920 : Kitsap County Trans. Co.; May to September, 1921 : Pierce County, Washington[1] |
In service | 1907 |
Identification | US registry #203946 |
Fate | Abandoned[1] |
Notes | Converted to barge. |
General characteristics | |
Type | steam ferry |
Tonnage | 773 gross; 487 regist.[1] |
Length | 140 ft (42.67 m)[1] |
Beam | 48.6 ft (14.81 m) over guards[1] |
Depth | 8.6 ft (2.62 m) depth of hold |
Installed power | steam engine |
Propulsion | sidewheels |
Capacity | Approximately 1,000 passengers. |
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