Madaket by wysiwig
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Description
The Nellie C was launched on June 6th 1910 into Humboldt Bay as a passenger ferry boat. She carried mill workers and longshoremen employed by the timber companies on the Samoa Peninsula. She was sold to new owners in 1931 and renamed the Madaket.
The ferry service ended with the completion of the Samoa bridge in 1971. The Madaket and her sister ships faced an uncertain future but she would be spared from the scrap yard. In 1972 she began her new life as the Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise Boat.
Thanks to donations from the local community, during the summer of 1989 she underwent a complete restoration. The Madaket is the last remaining vessel of the fleet that once transported workers around Humboldt Bay. Today she continues to be the oldest passenger carrying vessel in continuous service in the United States.
Comments (16)
blondeblurr
It's good to see, restorations in general, I am all for it ... and what a great job they did - good enough for many more decades to come and to enjoy - day-tripping around the harbour ! But what an unusual name 'Madaket' (maybe many owners initials put together?) BB
JuliSonne
Such a engagement I wanted more. A living reminder of days gone by. I would derive the name of "Marine" or "Madagascar"? Google could not find anything exact. But this ship is mentioned. Thanks for the story. Something learned. Juli
jayfar
Beautiful shot.
durleybeachbum
Super boat and a lovely photo. I enjoy boats this sort of size.
beachzz
In all the years I've lived here, I've yet to take this cruise!! She is a sweet boat for usre.
Faemike55
Great capture of this beautiful ship she is wonderful
auntietk
Looks like a great time! That's a cruise I'd enjoy taking. Thanks for the travel tip! :)
bmac62
Wow, great bit of history beautifully illustrated...
mariogiannecchini
Very beautiful , Mark !Very lovely photo!
sandra46
WONDERFUL PICTURE AND GREAT STORY
jocko500
cool shot here
hipps13
awesome smiles warm hugs, Linda oh, have a sweet weekend
psyoshida
She looks beautiful, brand spanking new even! I'm glad they community pulled together to preserve the local history. It's wonderful. Great shot.
delaorden_ojeda
wonderful place , awesome capture , great colors and info , excelent !
tennesseecowgirl
I am impressed with your knowledge of this boat, thanks for sharing, great work! I would have never know this boat was that old by the looks of it they did a remarkable job!
gemb1
Beautiful photo It is great that she was spared being scrapped. To often in a rush to the future we forget the past.