The Steamer Kulshan.
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is courtesy of Mike Demopoulos. This spring has seen two very unusually strong windstorms, one in April and another in May. This photo explifies why when the captain tells passengers to stay in the cabin it is prudent to do so. Here the Elwha slams into a wave in Rosario Strait, sending water well over the front of the ferry (see the spray up to the second level car deck widows at right.) Aside from the possibility of getting wet, it isn't out of the question to get washed overboard as well. When the wind blows and the surf is up, it is best to be in the passenger cabin.
The ferry is back afloat and suffered no damage after her recent grounding on Ketron Island. Thanks to Paul Kenma for the photo and the update.
William Castle chose the dwelling in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA, south of Griffith Park for the setting of the 1959 B movie classic. The home was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Charles and Mabel Ennis in 1923, and built in 1924.
Seemingly an odd choice for a schlocky horror flick, the house nonetheless managed to look threatening for the film. Check out the Wikipedia entry on the home here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ennis_House
She's still in service
Has sailed under at least three names
Most people felt that she couldn't hold a candle to her predecessor on the route she worked
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The "Great White Watcher" of the north western part of the state is also a sentinel for much of southern British Columbia as well. Here the volcano's snow and glaciers are bathed in the glow of the setting sun as captured by Mike Bonkowski.
With the Chetzemoka nearing completion, Pierce County stands to get its ferry back soon. Here the Steilacoom II makes a picturesque subject against fluffy May clouds. Photo courtesy of Emory Lindgard.
Having enjoyed a successful second life, the Skansonia is in clear need of some work. It appears the hull is "hogging" which is resulting in the vinyl siding popping off. Photo courtesy of Matt Masuoka.
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The Queen of New Westminster sails into the sunset in another photography by Mike Bonkowski. B.C. Ferries renewal program has stopped for now, but the original members of the fleet have been reduced greatly over the last few years.