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This engaging pictorial history traces the evolution of South Puget Sound from the provider of rich resources for the First Nations to Olympia’s role as an important international seaport. The estuary was named Puget’s Sound after Lt. Peter Puget, of British captain George Vancouver’s 1792 exploration of the region. The capital city of Olympia was a frequent stop for Mosquito Fleet steamers a century ago and has evolved into a major port for the worldwide export of timber. Today, people enjoy Olympia as a vibrant, modern seaport with many recreational opportunities.

GUNKHOLING IN SOUTH PUGET SOUND, A COMPREHENSIVE CRUISING GUIDE FROM KINGSTON-EDMONDS SOUTH TO OLYMPIA for all recreational mariners. A definitive guide of where to go, what to do, & how to improve the odds of getting there while having a great time doing it. Includes cruising tips for power, sail, paddle boaters & armchair cruisers; gunkholes (anchorages); where to go, what to see; 290 photos, 109 charts; marine parks, moorages & marinas; marine history & folklore, early explorations; facilities & services, current details & tides, launch ramps, restaurants & even latte stops. Follow in the wakes of Capt. George Vancouver, Peter Puget, Charles Wilkes & other explorers as authors chronicle their adventures while cruising. A one of a kind book. Published in 1997, 352 pages, appendix, 900 index entries, soft cover, $29.95. Fourth in the Gunkholing series, including GUNKHOLING THE SAN JUANS (being revised 1997), GUNKHOLING THE GULF ISLANDS; GUNKHOLING DESOLATION SOUND & PRINCESS LOUISA (revisions in 1998), planned GUNKHOLING NORTH PUGET SOUND. Order direct from: San Juan Enterprises, Inc., 3218 Portage Bay Pl. E., Seattle, WA 98102; phone: 206-323-1315, FAX: 206-328-0067.

Before the advent of roads in western Washington, steamboats of the Mosquito Fleet swarmed all over Puget Sound. Sidewheelers, stern-wheelers, and propeller-driven, they ranged from the tiny 40-foot Marie to the huge 282-foot Yosemite, and from the famous Flyer to the unknown Leota. Floating stores like the Vaughn and shrimpers like the Violet sailed the same waters as the elegant Great Lakes lady, the Chippewa, and the homely Willie. A few, like the Bob Irving and Blue Star, died spectacularly or, like Major Tompkins, shipwrecked after a short time, while others began new lives as tugboats or auto ferries; some even survive today as excursion boats like the Virginia V. From 1853 to modern car ferries in the 1920s, this volume chronicles the heyday of steamboating--a unique segment of maritime history--from modest launch to sleek liner.

The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History is a one-of-a-kind directory for tall ships, lighthouses, historic warships, maritime museums, and other attractions you can visit today that preserve, protect, and interpret our nation's maritime history. Use the Guide to plan a family trip, map out a heritage travel experience, research your local history, or find a heritage organization to help you discover the sea captain in your family tree. The Guide covers maritime history attractions in the Lower 48 states, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. More than 200 authentic tall ships, many offering travel excursions and educational experiences lasting from an hour to several weeks. More than 300 historic commercial vessels, such as ferries, tugs, and steamboats, as well as warships, including battleships, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and small craft dating from the 18th century to the middle 20th century that you can visit. More than 750 photogenic lighthouses and lightships grouped by East Coast, West Coast, the Gulf Coast, and the Great Lakes. More than 260 family-friendly maritime museums in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Three maps with suggested itineraries for discovering lighthouses in New England, California, and Michigan. Special articles on the tall ship Lady Washington, forgotten steamboats on the Okanogan River, the best lighthouse books, and major maritime festivals. Twenty-five professional photos of key ships and other attractions. The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History complements Fyddeye, http: //www.fyddeye.com, the Internet's most comprehensive website dedicated to maritime history and heritage. Fyddeye also features an online community that discusses news about maritime history and current issues, including preservation of historic ships. You can also share photos and vote in polls on current events. Visit Fyddeye's pages on Facebook and follow Fyddeye on Twitter.

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