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2-22-22 - The Carlisle II is heading out as we arrive.
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2-22-22 - While waiting for our ship to come in, we can read its history at the Port Orchard waterfront.
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2-22-22 - Getting ready to walk down the plank.
Tahoma Audubon:
2-22-22 - Here it comes back to pick us up!
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2-22-22 - Carlisle II at the dock in Port Orchard.
Tahoma Audubon:
2-22-22 - In service since 1917, last working vessel of the Mosquito Fleet.
Tahoma Audubon:
2-22-22 - A Floating Museum! The ride was almost too short to enjoy all of the museum pieces!
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2-22-22 - Faye explores the outside deck.
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2-22-22 - At the bow.
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2-22-22 - Sharon and Ellen demonstrate the classic WA Ferry interior.
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2-22-22 - Faye and Art looking for protection from the wind.
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2-22-22 - Diane and Martha on the bow.
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2-22-22 - The interior featured a gallery of Mosquito Fleet boat images.
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2-22-22 - This historic photo of passengers on the Carlisle II looks a lot like we look on the same ferry!
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2-22-22 - Carlisle II in its glory days when the Mosquito Fleet ruled the Puget Sound waves.
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2-22-22 - The Kitsap
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2-22-22 - The Issaquah could carry autos.
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2-22-22 - The City of Seattle
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2-22-22 - State of Washington under construction and a story of a collision
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2-22-22 - A Pelatic Cormorant coming into breeding plumage, seen along the way
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2-22-22 - Pelagic Cormorant, not afraid of the non-avian crane
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2-22-22 - Approaching Bremerton!
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2-22-22 - Adult Bald Eagle stands guard near the Bremerton docks
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2-22-22 - Bremerton port features what looks like a huge beehive.
Tahoma Audubon:
2-22-22 - Approaching Bremerton, we see some of the very modern Kitsap ferries
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2-22-22 - We docked and didn't even have to get off the boat!
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2-22-22 - Going by the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
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2-22-22 - More shipyard "scenery"
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2-22-22 - Mystery buildings shrouded from prying eyes at the shipyard
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2-22-22 - Surf Scoters were among the winter ducks encountered
