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Category Archives: Gastineau Channel

Sky, Mountain, Ship

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Holland America Line’s Westerdam Headed for the Dock with Mt. Roberts in the Background

The upper terminal of the Mt. Roberts Tramway is visible on the mountain.
Picture by David Kent, 6:50 a.m. ADT, September 23, 2009, © 2009

The Way Things are Moved in Southeastern Alaska

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Returning from a Construction Job

Barge on Gastineau Channel with construction equipment returning from a construction site in Southeastern Alaska.
Picture by David Kent, 4:09 p.m. ADT, April 1, 2009, © 2009

Eagle Tramcar Ascending

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Eagle Tramcar Ascending - Mt. Roberts Tramway

Holland America Line’s Westerdam at the Cruise Ship Terminal.
Picture by O. Richard (Dick) Kent, 9:09 a.m. ADT, May 20, 2009, © 2009

Sitka Willow Catkin and Mt. Roberts

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Sitka Willow Catkin and Mt. Roberts

This female Catkin is 1-3/16″ from base of stem to tip. The cruise ship Norwegian Star is in the background.
Picture by David Kent, 9:31 a.m. ADT, May 5, 2009, © 2009

Track Ropes Shining

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Track Ropes of the Mt. Roberts Tramway Shining in the Sunshine

Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Star at the Cruise Ship Dock.
Picture by David Kent, 10:15 a.m. ADT, May 5, 2009, © 2009