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BUILT TO PULL – Launched in January at Hansen Boat Company yard in Everett, Dunlap Towing’s Sigrid Dunlap has all its bells and whistles and a whole lot more installed. The state-of-the-art Phyllis-class ocean-going tug will tow barges between Seattle and Honolulu. It was blessed at a ceremony May 22. – Photo by Mark Stephens
The Sigrid Dunlap was blessed before a cheerful and enthusiastic crowd of over 200 well-wishers, family members, company employees, ship builders, support partners and invited guests May 22. Dunlap Towing President Jim Dunlap thanked all who worked so diligently on this project in his opening remarks.
In contrast to the dark, cold early-morning launch on January 20, the blessing and readiness ceremony was held under brilliant blue skies on a warm morning.
The dedicated efforts of all associated with the Sigrid Dunlap were echoed by daughter Meghan Dunlap-Rice, the company’s assistant controlle...
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