Three years ago on a sunny day in August, a nearly 80-year-old steel, navy blue ship with patched holes and streaks of rust drifted down an inlet connecting downtown Tacoma to Commencement Bay. The 169-foot vessel was an unusual sight for local boaters who use the narrow channel to dock their small recreational watercraft…
The U.S. Government Sold Off Aging Ships — Leaving States in the Pacific NW To Pay
Oregon, Washington officials say they’ve spent millions removing or destroying abandoned vessels