Launch Day!
Sept. 1, 2005
A few photos to commemorate the day of the restored tug's final launching.
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As his niece looks on, Bob Powell cuts the official launching cake. |
Sand Man's last commercial operator Franz Schlottman (R) and her last engineer/mechanic, Mike Crawford (L) talk over old times. |
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Some of the guests that attended the event. |
Project leader, Paul Deranleau addresses the crowd and thanks the volunteers. |
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The boat is lifted for moving to the water. |
Olympia's mayor, Mark Fouch delivers a pre-launch speech. |
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| Ellie Powell breaks the traditional bottle over Sand Man's bow. Ellie literally grew up on the tug as her dad was the last private owner. |
Franz in a quiet moment as he watches his old boat on the water once again. |
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| State Senator, Karen Fraser takes the wheel as the boat heads for Percival Landing. | Bon Voyage to Sand Man! Note the authentic 1910 US flag, in recognition of her original year of launch. |
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| Sand Man enters Olympia's harbor and on to Percival Landing. | Parked at Percival Landing, prepared for the weekend's Harbor Days celebration. The tall ship, Lady Washington can be seen in the background. |
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