MATANUSKA at the Sitka Ferry Terminal. This is quite a way from Sitka town - so we dipped out there. It was real early anyway
Sitka Ferry Terminal
The ferry route to and from Sitka goes through the 30 mile long Sergius Narrows. All shipping, including the Alaskan Ferries, only attempt this passage at slack water. Currents up to 8 knots can be dangerous to shipping. We had quite a long stopover at Sitka, waiting for slack water.
Quite a few fishing boats were passed in the Narrows
The narrowest part of the channel I saw. I was standing on the port side and the starboard - green - channel marker on shore was SO close
Out into more open water and the whale spotters were out with their massive lenses
This was our second call at Petersburgh. The last time was very late in the day. So this was better for taking photos.
Petersburgh has strong Norwegian roots, and the town reflects this
The lovely weather is still following us
It is said Petersburgh is a photographers dream
Yep - I reckon its pretty good. That blue tarp stuffed this shot up though
Pleasure boats as well as commercial fishing boats fill this marina
Goodbye Petersburgh
Petersburgh is at the end of the impressive Wrangell Narrows. Heading towards Wrangell now the light is better for photos than the way north
A chockablock full barge nears Ketchikan just as we leave early in the morning
A good hearty and healthy brekky on the Matanuska
My limit of spirits to take back into Canada. Canadian whisky is much cheaper in the USA than where its made. These 750ml bottles ranged in price from $10.99 to $12.99 each
The Captain of the Matanuska doing a reverse park into the Alaska Ferry Terminal at Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. This is the only Canadian port serviced by the Alaska Ferries
