Alaska Ferry

Alaska Ferry Columbia at Fairhaven, 1989, pen and ink watercolor painting by artist James Williamson

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by James Williamson

Original - Sold

Price

$2,800

Dimensions

25.000 x 16.000 inches

Title

Alaska Ferry

Artist

James Williamson

Medium

Painting - Pen & Ink Watercolor

Description

Alaska Ferry Columbia at Fairhaven, 1989, pen and ink watercolor painting by artist James Williamson

Artist James Williamson, ASMA
Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists

The Historic Maritime City of Fairhaven located in Whatcom County, Washington State.
The M. V. (motor vehicle) Columbia, flagship of the Alaska Marine Highway fleet, arrived at the new Fairhaven terminal at 9:30 AM Tuesday October 3, 1989, inaugurating service from Fairhaven (south Bellingham, Washington to Alaska. Pleasure craft, Sea Scout vessel Discovery, fishing vessels, the Coast Guard and a large crowd gathered at the terminal on a crisp, sunny October day to greet Columbia.
The M. V. Columbia was built at Lockheed Shipbuilding of Seattle, WA. At a cost of $20 million. She began service in the summer of 1974. The Columbia is 418 feet long and 85 feet wide, gross tonnage is 3,946. She is driven by two 9200 HP Enterprise diesel engines and has a service speed of 19 knots. The ship has a capacity of 1,000 passengers and space for 180 automobiles.
Historically, marine transportation and trade has been the foundation of social and economic development throughout Alaska and the Pacific Rim. The Alaska Marine Highway System provides safe, reliable and efficient transportation, serving 30 Alaska ports, covering 3,500 nautical miles.
Copyright James Williamson All rights reserved.

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January 3rd, 2012