Black Ball Line (Ferries)

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Maritime Museum of San Diego

Item 1

Item 1

Name/Title

Black Ball Line (Ferries)

Entry/Object ID

B001.24.01

Scope and Content

This folder contains three items: item 1: Schedule Card (single page; bullnose edge); 3-1/8" by 5-1/2"; The item presented is a dual-sided, rectangular ferry schedule card. It is predominantly blue with black printed text. One side of the card outlines the ferry schedule from Port Angeles to Victoria on the M.V. Coho. It provides details such as the ferry's capacity, crossing time, restrictions for automobiles, and contact information for Black Ball Transport Inc. The reverse side provides seasonal schedules, specifying different timings for summer, fall, winter, and spring. The card also mentions that it is subject to change without notice and indicates special schedules for holidays like Easter Sunday. Both sides have the company's logo and ferry schedule prominently displayed, with the reverse side specifying the effective dates for each seasonal schedule. Language: English. Item 2: Brochure (single page; tri → half fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 18" by 12" (opened); This item is a vintage travel brochure promoting Victoria and Vancouver Island for the spring and summer season of 1949. The brochure is designed as a multi-panel folding pamphlet. The front panel features an illustration of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings and advertises a trip that feels like a journey abroad in a day. The interior panels provide information about the Canadian Pacific Princess Line and the Puget Sound Navigation Co.'s Black Ball Line, showcasing images and descriptions of the T.E.V. "Princess Marguerite" and the M.V. "Chinook" ferries. Another panel highlights famous hotels like The Empress Hotel, detailing amenities and rates. The brochure includes a map of Vancouver Island, points of interest for tourists, and various transportation schedules and fares for the region. The design is indicative of mid-20th-century travel marketing, featuring monochromatic photos and illustrations, alongside typography typical of the era. The content aims to entice tourists with the allure of convenient and luxurious travel options to explore the scenic beauty and attractions of Vancouver Island. Language: English. Item 3: Brochure (single page; tri → half fold); 9" by 3-15/16" (closed), 18" by 11-13/16" (opened); The object is a travel brochure from the Black Ball Line, a historic ferry service operating in the Puget Sound region. The brochure is an elongated, foldable leaflet with a navy, white, and orange color scheme. It features a nautical wheel and graphic elements suggesting movement and travel. One side prominently displays the marketing tagline "Black Ball Line takes you there!" with a visual of a ferry and a classic car, evoking the mid-20th-century era of travel. The other side unfolds to reveal a detailed map of the Puget Sound area and the "Evergreen Playground," highlighting routes, regions, and services provided by the ferry line. The map is overlaid with route lines and textual information about the destinations served, emphasizing the expanse and connectivity offered by the ferry service. Language: English. Common search terms: (mostly ships and locations) 1. Black Ball Line 2. MV Coho 3. TEV Princess Marguerite 4. TEV Princess Patricia 5. MV Chinook 6. Port Angeles 7. Victoria 8. Vancouver Island 9. Puget Sound region 10. MV Kalakala 11. MV Enetai 12. MV Nisqually 13. MV Chippewa 14. MV Klahanie

Collection

Brown Archival Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Ship, Cruise

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Vessel, Passenger

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Plan

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Map

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel, Merchant

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Brochure

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Deck

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Projection

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Schedule

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cartograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Watercraft

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Architectural Spaces

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Water Transportation Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Advertising Media

Nomenclature Class

Building Components

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 01: Built Environment Objects

Getty AAT

Concept

brochures, deck plans, schedules (time plans), city maps

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1949 - 1970