DSC_8071-001 One of the tall ships moored at the South Street Seaport Pier. Prior to this area becoming a tourist destination it was called the Fulton Fish Market.

Manhattan from Roosevelt Island

On December 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, boat, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

Just a couple of glimpses of Midtown Manhattan from the west side of Roosevelt Island.

8th Ave. Park: #3

On September 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn boat, Nikon D7000, river, SeattleLeave a comment

Grain Terminal

On July 13, 2012 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000, Rust, SeattleLeave a comment

Along the waterfront in Seattle.

Views along the Waterfront

On July 10, 2012 By Fred KingIn boat, Elliott Bay, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

The Victoria Clipper runs daily between Seattle and Victoria, B.C. Two recognizable items, a Seattle ferry boat and the Space Needle, currently painted in its original colors to commemorate its 50th year.

Through the Locks

On April 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn boat, SeattleLeave a comment

Top photo: Fishing boat probably headed to Alaska. Below: To give you a sense of scale the sail boat on the left is 30 feet long. The private boat tethered to it is pretty large.

Boats and Tender

On April 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn boat, SeattleLeave a comment

A couple of boats that passed through the locks from Puget Sound to Lake Washington. One of the ‘lock tenders’ who has to tie up each boat that passes through the locks. Notice that he is tethered, via a harness, to the railing behind him. Good safety idea.

Closing the Locks

On April 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn boat, SeattleLeave a comment

Large gates closing. Second photo the gates are closed. Third photo is one of the hydraulic hinges ( really not sure what the technical term is ). Once the gates are closed the water level is either lowered or raised depending on which direction the boats are going. This is the northern lock that allows boats to move from Lake Washington out to Puget Sound. The water level has to be lowered because the water level of the lake is higher than that of Puget Sound.

Yacht through the Duwamish Channel

On December 7, 2011 By Fred KingIn boat, river, SeattleLeave a comment

Yacht passing through the Duwamish Channel. With the construction of the new bridge the channel is narrowed and the speed limit has been lowered. This yacht moved stealthily by in front of me with little or no noise from the motor.

Columbus Blown Off Course

On September 28, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Blue Sky, boat, Houses, Portland, Thoughts1 Comment

The true story emerges: Columbus discovers mansion in NE Portland. The indigenous population of the Sabin district confiscated the Santa Maria and placed it on a mansion rooftop on Alameda St. Columbus was later discovered locked in the media room of the mansion, forced to watch Western movies on a 55″ LCD TV.

Fishing Spot

On September 6, 2011 By Fred KingIn boat, Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

Looking for a good fishing spot on the Duwamish River.

Old and New

On July 20, 2011 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, boat, Elliott Bay, SeattleLeave a comment

Rusty old barge tied up at Jack Block Park and a sailboat out on Elliott Bay, Seattle.

Sailboat

On June 4, 2011June 4, 2011 By Fred KingIn boat, Elliott Bay, SeattleLeave a comment

Out for a day of sailing. Heading down the Duwamish River towards Elliott Bay and perhaps beyond.

All Hands ( and paws ) on Deck

On May 28, 2011 By Fred KingIn boat, Dog, SeattleLeave a comment

A Sunny Morning

On April 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn boat, buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

Spotted along the Willamette River in Portland on a sunny morning.

Houseboat

On January 1, 2011January 1, 2011 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, boat, buildings, marina, Seattle, Urban Decay1 Comment

Moored across from one of the Boeing Plant II buildings, this houseboat is painted one of my least favorite colors.

Houseboats & Moorage

On December 27, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, marina, Seattle1 Comment

Houseboat on the Duwamish River, adjacent to what used to be the 14th St. Bridge.

River Traffic

On September 6, 2010 By Fred KingIn Bridge, buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Marine traffic along the Duwamish. In the background is the very old Boeing Plant II. Used to be the Sheet Metal Shop until that moved to Auburn many years ago. I have a feeling the buildings are empty as Boeing and the City of Seattle have come to some agreement as to what to do with the land and how to deal with the environmental issues. A lot of history in this Plant. Boeing’s footprint in the NW Region is getting smaller and smaller as the company continues to outsource.