By opening one end and floating smaller craft inside and then closing it up, a safe haven for workers was provided regardless of the tides. Seattle shipyards flush with work, including repairs to. We have two dry docks with capacities of 1,200 and 6,000 long tons. Uscgc cyane wpc 105 of the united states coast guard. The canal known as the cut stretched to the west, connecting to portage bay and the calm waters of lake union. Detroits first dry dock stories maritime history of. Proudly familyowned lake union drydock company just celebrated. Shes in lake union dry dock, which is typically a little more expensive than other local shipyards, but better at maintaining a schedule and getting the work done quickly. On a recent weekday afternoon, more than 100 workers were fixing up several ships at one of seattles oldest shipyards, lake. Most historical accounts do little more than acknowledge that at some point in the early 1850s the date is rarely clear, lewis ives or the ives brothers.
The naval dry docks of the united states stuart, charles beebe on. There is a paid parking available and limited free parking. The shipping industry on the great lakes was entering a period of rapid growth. But as time marches on, the history books remind us of a time when you could see. Fully restored, it is on display at seattles museum of history and industry. Many thousands of people worldwide are engaged within the perimeter of the docking and shipboard maintenance industries to ensure that our ships remain in class and are kept seaworthy. Drydocking vessels up to 6000 tons 420 in length, lake union drydock company repairs factory trawlers, fishing vessels, coast guard cutters and buoy tenders, tugboats, research vessels, ferries, megayachts, barges, and houseboats.
Drydocking vessels up to 6000 tons 420 in length, lake union drydock company repairs factory trawlers, fishing vessels, coast guard cutters and buoy tenders, tugboats. American ship building bought it outright in 1910 and in 1914 renamed it amship buffalo. Lake union drydock company how is lake union drydock company abbreviated. Story of lake union drydock company with jim francis. From our home port in the citys vibrant south lake union neighborhood, we travel the waters of puget sound and explore the regions rich history. Lake union drydock co in seattle, wa get driving directions to 1515 fairview ave e seattle, wa 98102. We have craftsmen in all shipyard trades carrying on a tradition of quality craftsmanship going back over 90 years. Dry docking and full service ship repair and conversion in the heart of seattle. A major client, union steamboat company, invested in the yard in 1871 and bought bidwell out in 1882, changing the name to union dry dock company. Lake union firm launches second minesweeper, seattle times, august 15, 1952, courtesy of seattle public library. The lake union dry dock company lake union drydock company is a fullservice shipyard that specializes in vessel repair and conversions located in seattle, washington.
A modelers gallery features some of the best examples of built ups to inspire you to build your own. Business for the yard quickly expanded and by 1836 the company had dug out the first of five graving docks for vessel haul out and construction onsite, ranging in size from canal barge dimensions to that of. Experience a piece of the past in the middle of one of americas most modern cities. Historical dry dock photos lake george steamboat company. Snow at lake union drydock company, courtesy of ludc. Along the waterfront, seattle daily times, thursday evening. Many of these vessels wintered at the lake union drydock company to prepare for the next season. Jarison phillips obituary everett, wa the herald everett. Lake union drydock company is a full service shipyard in seattle, washington specializing in ship repair.
No sooner does she arrive, however, than she finds herself questioning why she came in the first place, what to do now that she is here, and what to. Lake washington shipyards was a shipyard in the northwest united states, located in houghton, washington today kirkland on the shore of lake washington, east of seattle. From a relaxing sail and to taking sailing lessons to soaking in views of the floating homes and learning about what lays beneath. An early investor was harry jones, son of senator wesley jones, of jones act fame, and the jones family is still involved in the company.
American ship building company was formed in 1900 by bringing together nine major yards on the great lakes including the buffalo dry dock. Jun 08, 2003 this essay surveys the development of seattles south lake union and cascade communities from 1854 to 2003, with emphasis on visions for its future including virgil bogues 1911 plan of seattle, the 1972 bay freeway, the 19951996 seattle commons proposals, and paul allens 19532018 efforts to create a new community centered on biotechnology. Lake union dry dock, 1515 fairview avenue e, seattle, may 19, 2007. When a ship is to be docked, the dry dock is flooded, and the. Its easternmost point is the ship canal bridge, which carries interstate 5 over the eastern arm of the lake and separates lake union from portage bay. Today, the shipyards are the site of the lakeside carillon point business park. This essay surveys the development of seattles south lake union and cascade communities from 1854 to 2003, with emphasis on visions for its future including virgil bogues 1911 plan of seattle, the 1972 bay freeway, the 19951996 seattle commons proposals, and paul allens 19532018 efforts to create a new community centered on biotechnology. Floating dry dock, great lakes engineering works library. We employ skilled workers in all shipyard trades, carrying on a ninety year tradition of craftsmanship and financial stability unmatched by. Proudly familyowned lake union drydock company just. The steamer virginia v foundation home port of seattles. There is a paid parking available and limited free parking restaurants accessible from this dock include cuoco, re. United states navy bureau of yards and docks, new york, 1941. Like the other books in the series, it includes prototype info and history on the ships.
Historical dry dock photos of the lake george steamboat company marine railway, also known as dry dock. Amship buffalo, buffalo dry dock, union dry dock, bidwell. The work on maris pearl was done just fine the tug was cleaned and painted, the zincs changed, and the bearings checked but the owner was concerned by the pace the. Lake union drydock company how is lake union drydock. At the front, a wide wooden ramp stretched from enormous sliding doors to a long floating dock. He lived most of his life in the marysville, wa, area. Lake union drydock and machine works was established in 1919 by otis cutting and j. The steamer virginia v is a national historic landmark and a treasure of seattles maritime history. On a recent weekday afternoon, more than 100 workers were fixing up several ships at one of seattles oldest shipyards, lake union drydock company, right off fairview. Only a few years earlier in 1882, the first allsteel vessel, the frank e.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. It was chiefly with this view, that the line proposed for the outside piling, to be driven to repair the breach, was laid at so great a distance from the original dam. First west coast designed and built sailboat to win national competitions. Lake union drydock celebrated its 100th anniversary a few months ago. Spine faded with a bit of wear at both ends, some uneven fading to board edges, otherwise a nice copy of this curious maritime item, illustrated with 14 plates by an austrian woman who fled germany rather than work for the nazis. The delaware and hudson railroad company purchased the lake george steamboat company in 1871. The narrator is a young lady whos so kindly come to talk about books to a group of men undergoing treatment for alcoholism. Lake union dry dock company news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2007 learn how and when to remove this template message. Summary of war damage reportssubmarines by the floating drydock same as above for us submarines from 7 december 1941 to 15 august 1945. Ariel view of dry storage area with 24hour card key access the las vegas bay dry storage has easy access from las vegas and henderson, with easy access to multiple launch ramps on lake mead. Two dry docks, 6,000 ton and 1,200 ton 12 acre facility with shops in all shipyard trades pierside and dry dock service connections for shore power, sewage, phone, internet, potable water and compressed air cranes. A 14 acre seattle ship hospital, seattle times, monday morning, march 17, 1929, courtesy of seattle public library.
To start exploring the museum, watch the movie on this page, then go to our exhibits page. There were wet jumps and dry jumps, the latter ending in fremont streets and parking lots. Meet the seattle tugboat that made history across three. This website is a work in progress, documenting the history of a fascinating place in seattle, washington. There are a number of color profiles and drawings that show the ships of the class at various times over their careers and illustrate the weapons and. Please check your confirmation email or contact us if you are unsure or have any questions. The cost of construction of a new boat is almost prohibitive, so a. Lake union drydock company is a fullservice shipyard that specializes in vessel repair and. It provides a guide to industry for the different dock types and docking procedures inclusive of material management, steelwork operations and dry dock legislation.
Lake union drydock is a full service shipyard located in seattle, washington, specializing in ship repair and conversions on west coast boats over 100 feet. If equipment becomes aged, maintenance goes up, said hobie stebbins, president of lake union dry dock. See who you know at lake union drydock company, leverage your professional network, and get hired. We have craftsmen in all shipyard trades carrying on a. Lake union is a freshwater lake entirely within the seattle, washington city limits and a major portion of the lake washington ship canal. It owned and operated a small dry dock in the area during that time to launch its smaller vessels, but over time the company kept building larger and larger ships. Only two jensen motorboat and lake union dry dock were still. Whenever we are docked at our homeport on lake union, we are free and open to the public. This multimedia website is best enjoyed with a fast internet connection using firefox or safari. A crowd of young men, 175 in all, milled about nervously.
There is an interesting record in sheahans history of hull written in 1864 where the suggestion is that the hull of an old ship, the holborn was used as a makeshift dry dock. Floating dry dock, great lakes engineering works contributor names detroit publishing co. Kurtzer seaplanes, 950 westlake avnue n, seattle, april 2, 1956. We employ skilled workers in all shipyard trades, carrying on a ninety year tradition of craftsmanship and financial stability unmatched by any other shipyard on the west coast. In 1900, union leased the yard to the american ship building company and it was renamed buffalo dry dock. Up close with the dry docks of the brooklyn navy yard. Drop in to walk around the ship, get a tour, and take in the views. Mar 18, 2016 if equipment becomes aged, maintenance goes up, said hobie stebbins, president of lake union dry dock. The oldest continuously operating boatyard on the lake, lake union drydock company was founded in 1919. Jun 29, 2016 while the history of the detroit dry dock company, and to a lesser degree, clarks dry dock are reasonably well documented, the first dry dock on the detroit river is rather more obscure. Lake union drydock company is a fullservice shipyard that specializes in vessel repair and conversions located in seattle, washington. Media in category lake union drydock company the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. Lake union drydock co seattle, washington business.
The point of its termination, at the old cobdock, was in some degree determined by it being the most feasible point to. This 44 page page book loaded with 45 photographs covers the history and lost of the uss juneau claa52. Home of the famous lake union dreamboat, this versatile company has built, repaired and refurbished everything from classic wooden yachts to navy warships since 1919. Lake union is the namesake of the neighborhoods located on its east and west shores. South lake union park and dock lake union charters and.
The cod schooners are gone, but today you will find ferries, tugboats, navy vessels, and modern fishing boats receiving overhauls and repairs. See 8 photos and 1 tip from 56 visitors to lake union drydock co. While the history of the detroit dry dock company, and to a lesser degree, clarks dry dock are reasonably well documented, the first dry dock on the detroit river is rather more obscure. Billions of people worldwide are living under confinement rules due to the coronavirus pandemic, destroying demand for. Ludc worker hammers propellor, 2012, video still by vaun raymond. Nathan bidwell as a repair, chandlery and winter layberth for the multitude of lake and canal vessels calling the booming port of buffalo. Lake union drydock company hidden behind quaint old buildings and a peaceful grove of trees on fairview avenue east is one of the giants in seattles legacy of maritime craftsmanship. We will be picking up at the nw corner of the park, west of mohai the big white building, 860 terry ave n, along the north sea wall water edge of park. Courtesy puget sound regional branch washington state archives neg. Lake union drydock co 1515 fairview ave e, seattle, wa.