After not seeing any news stories, I should have known better! Not my first mistake and probably not my last.
My apologies please.
The ferry Steilacoom II after hitting a floating log and taking on water through the stern tube.
FYI, this story is not yet attributed . Any additional info in the comments would be appreciated. The initial report is from a family member of one of the crew.
This update via WSF:
The necessary repairs on the Steilacoom II will take longer than anticipated. We are awaiting parts to arrive today. Vehicles and passengers are advised to take the Edmonds/Kingston or Mukilteo/Clinton routes for travel to and from the Olympic Peninsula and/or Whidbey Island. We apologize for the inconvenience. Updates regarding the return of service will be posted as they become available
Port Townsend Leader post is here, but no definitive info.
(Ed. note: Thanks to Capt. Tim DeLapp for the photo. I guess all that stuff about watertight bulkheads kinda makes sense. Wonder how an old Steel Electric would have faired.)
Since the SE’s only had a single compartment as well, the hull’s would have reacted in a similar manner. Not sure about the depth of the water at this location, but this definitely would have been an Oh Crap moment.
The old steel electrics hit a few logs in their 80 years of service I am sure.
As far as I know they never sank.
Interesting is that I’ve spoken to two reporters about this today. I’m a blogger, not a reporter – good thing.
Capt Richard got scammed..
Nice photoshop job on the stern-down Steilacoom
Capt Tim? A flim flammer? What’s the high seas coming to?
Bob, I believe Tim was duped too.
Though a hoax, I stand by my comment re: the initial query by Capt R on the Steel Electrics’. Each damage situation is somewhat unique, but if a SE had taken significant quantities of water through the stern tube or through another hole in their hull, their single compartment construction would have eventually lead to settling of the hull in the water.
Depending on the amount of water, sea conditions, and depth, I stand by my point that WSF would have witnessed a sunk ferry.
The “sinking” ferry in the picture is actually the M/V Christine Anderson (similar in design to the Steilacoom II). Here’s a picture of the 2 vessels side by side.
http://bus-n-ferry-dude.fotopic.net/p47024447.html
LB, I actually rode the CA to Anderson Island last weekend.
thats pretty much a given, happens regularly…your conclusion is grade-school stuff plain & simple
“Are you smarter Than a 5th Grader” …?