Virginia V in Fort Casey

Photograph

Island County Historical Society

Name/Title

Virginia V in Fort Casey

Entry/Object ID

2024.RSC.137a

Description

Photograph of the Virginia V at Quartermaster's dock, Fort Casey. Built 1921. This boat is the last operational example of a Puget Sound mosquito fleet steamer. The "W.P.T. CO." on the boat's side stands for "West Pass Transportation Co." Built in Maplewood, Washington, the boat measures 125 ft. by 24 feet. It weighs about 150 tons, with a gross weight of 99 tons, and a net weight of 67 tons.

Photograph Details

Subject

Virginia V

Subject Place

Location

Fort Casey

City

Coupeville, Washington

County

Island County

State/Province

Washington

Region

Cascades and Plateau, Whidbey Island

Continent

North America

Collection

Roger Sherman Collection

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

West Pass Transportation Co.

Related Places

Place