OverviewThis Real Photo Postcard features a side view of the historic ferry Klickitat. Originally built in 1927 as the Stockton for service in San Francisco Bay, she was acquired by Washington State Ferries and renamed the Klickitat in 1947. She was one of the iconic "Steel Electric" class ferries that served the Puget Sound for over 80 years. This image, captured by photographer Johnston (signed in the corner), shows the vessel underway, likely on one of its regular routes such as the Port Townsend-Keystone run.
Front of PostcardThe image is a black and white real photograph showing the long profile of the ferry boat Klickitat moving through choppy water. The vessel features a central smokestack and rows of rectangular windows along the passenger deck. Lifeboats are visible on the upper deck.Text on Front: "1297 Ferry Klickitat" (Bottom Left). "Johnston" (Bottom Right).
Reverse SideHandwritten CorrespondenceNone.
Postal History & Printed Details
Postmark: None (Unposted).
Stamp: None.
Layout: Photo Post Card.
Stamp Box: "Kodak Paper" outlines, indicating a production date generally ranging from the late 1940s to 1950s.
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