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Black Ball Motor Ferry Kalakala, World's First Streamlined Vessel

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Stock #:285708
Type: Postcard
Era: Divided Back
City: Seattle
State: Washington (WA)
County: King
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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(Pronounced Kay-lock-ah-lah) "Flying Bird." World's first streamlined vessel. In service July 2, 1935, between Seattle and Bremerton, home of the Puget Sound Navy Yard and gateway to Hood Canal and the Olympic Peninsula. Length, 276 feet; beam 55 1/2 feet, 3000 horsepower, speed 18 knots, 2000 passengers, 110 cars. Running time Seattle-Bremerton, 45 minutes. Exhibition Cruises - dancing and entertainment every evening 8:30 to 12:30

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