July 27, Saturday
Leaving the calm waters of Myers Chuck, we ventured into the tumultuous expanse of Clarence Strait. The 15-20 knot winds battered our bow, while the currents pushed from the stern, creating a chaotic dance of 3-4 foot waves. Light fog further hindered our visibility, casting an eerie veil over the scene. The conditions were far from ideal for photography. The boat has no problems with this type of sea, it is the people inside that are always happy when the boat is not rolling and pitching. Happy to be in Ketchikan.
We are moored just two docks away from Alaska Marine Lines, a marine transportation company providing barge service to and from Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii. It’s always fascinating to watch their operations. We spent the evening observing the intricate dance of logistics as they loaded the barge. The tugboat pushed the barge into position, then stopped to allow it to maneuver into the direction needed for the next pull. Once the barge was aligned, the tugboat began its backward motion, carefully stopping at the right moment. When the barge finally came to a halt, the tugboat started pulling it towards its next destination.
Going North