This chronology is from Issaquah Historical Society files. It was most
likely compiled by Harriet Fish when she did her research in 1970.
Late 1913
Keel laid at Anderson Steamboat Company, Houghton, Washington
March 7, 1914
Launched into Lake Washington. Stuck in mud, had to be towed off.
Celebration that night at Atlantic Park (in the background of launching
photo).
March 21, 1914
Trial Run
May 2, 1914
Commenced Newport, Parental School, Leschi run on Lake Washington
1914-1917
Passenger and cargo service. On off-run hours, held excursions and
dances on Lake Washington, live orchestra, hard maple floor on passenger
deck.
1916-1917
Operational problems: Lake lowered by ship canal construction;
competition from Port of Seattle Ferry System too great; completion of
road around Lake Washington took cars from ferry.
Sept. 30, 1917
Ceased operations on Lake Washington
November 1917
Operated 1 month for the Port Commission
Early 1918
Sold to Rodeo-Vallejo Ferry System, S.F. Bay-Alven J. Hanford &
Oscar H. Klatt.
May 30, 1918
Left for California. Took on 25 cords slab wood at Port Angeles. Two
men aboard (Wyman and Wilson). Fired all the way, tug CONDOR could not
do it alone. Only minor problems. Arrived in good condition.
July 4, 1918
Started on Rodeo-Vallejo Run over Carquinez Straights.
1929
Carquinez Auto Bridge opened, terminating ferry service. ISSAQUAH then
used on Mare Island-Vallejo & Martinez - Benecia runs and other
Second World War services.
1948
Placed out of service. Now owned by Mr. D. J. Arques of Arques
Shipyard, Sausalito, California. Purchased by Mr. Arques for
$1,000.
Ferry Hull 114.4' long 38.2' wide by 8.9' deep.
Steam powered by two 125 HP engines
Main deck has runways for auto's and teams.
288 ton ferry.
