Quilcene, Inside and Out

[EGfleet]

She started life as the little Steamer Kitsap II, was converted into the steam ferry City of Bellingham, and then finally ending up as the diesel ferry Quilcene. I"ve always thought she was kind of a cute little boat, with a rather nicely appointed interior.

Plans for the Kitsap II.


The Kitsap II (Williamson)


Conversion to the City of Bellingham (Williamson)


The City of Bellingham. (Williamson)


Converted to diesel and renamed Quilcene. (UW Library)


The Quilcene arrives in Friday Harbor in the 1930's en route to Sidney, B.C. (Williamson)


The stylish dining room on the Quilcene. Original Black Ball Line photo.

[Mike C]

When was this Quillayute-like vessel retired?

Thanks for the cool photo tour

[SS San Mateo]

mainlander101 said:

When was this Quillayute-like vessel retired?

Retired in 1939, scrapped in 1946. History of the vessel can be found here:

www.evergreenfleet.com/quilcene.html

[zman]

That is awesome!
I just especially love learning about the boats that have been through several name changes...and rebuilds.