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Work boat "USS Highway," built by Blanchard Boat Co., Seattle, 1924
The Blanchard Boat Company was one of the leading yacht builders of Seattle. Founded by N.J. (Norman J.) Blanchard (1885-1954) in 1905, the company built nearly 2,000 boats over its 64-year history, including commercial ships, classic motor cruisers and sailing yachts, some of which are still in use today. Following N.J.'s death in 1954, his son Norman C. Blanchard (1911-2009)…
ID Number:1989.89.147
Date:1924
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Schooner "Quascilla," built by Blanchard Boat Co., Seattle, circa 1925
The Blanchard Boat Company was one of the leading yacht builders of Seattle. Founded by N.J. (Norman J.) Blanchard (1885-1954) in 1905, the company built nearly 2,000 boats over its 64-year history, including commercial ships, classic motor cruisers and sailing yachts, some of which are still in use today. Following N.J.'s death in 1954, his son Norman C. Blanchard (1911-2009)…
ID Number:1989.89.207
Date:Circa 1925
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Schooner "Quascilla," built by Blanchard Boat Co. of Seattle, circa 1925
The Blanchard Boat Company was one of the leading yacht builders of Seattle. Founded by N.J. (Norman J.) Blanchard (1885-1954) in 1905, the company built nearly 2,000 boats over its 64-year history, including commercial ships, classic motor cruisers and sailing yachts, some of which are still in use today. Following N.J.'s death in 1954, his son Norman C. Blanchard (1911-2009)…
ID Number:1989.89.208
Date:Circa 1925
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The Winona, 1910
The 36-foot sloop Winona was built by N.J. Blanchard in a carriage house behind the family home when he was in his early 20s. Drawn on a horse-drawn dray from the house to the pier, the Winona was launched in May 1907. Blanchard courted his future wife, Millicent Norton, on the Winona, and the couple sailed the boat to Olympia…
ID Number:1989.89.244
Date:1910
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Motor yacht "Conquista," former submarine chaser converted by Blanchard Boat Co., Seattle, circa 1921
The Blanchard Boat Company was one of the leading yacht builders of Seattle. Founded by N.J. (Norman J.) Blanchard (1885-1954) in 1905, the company built nearly 2,000 boats over its 64-year history, including commercial ships, classic motor cruisers and sailing yachts, some of which are still in use today. Following N.J.'s death in 1954, his son Norman C. Blanchard (1911-2009)…
ID Number:1989.89.272
Date:Circa 1921
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Launch of the motor yacht "Blue Heron II" from Blanchard Boat Co. shipyard, Seattle, circa 1955
The Blanchard Boat Company was one of the leading yacht builders of Seattle. Founded by N.J. (Norman J.) Blanchard (1885-1954) in 1905, the company built nearly 2,000 boats over its 64-year history, including commercial ships, classic motor cruisers and sailing yachts, some of which are still in use today. Following N.J.'s death in 1954, his son Norman C. Blanchard (1911-2009)…
ID Number:1989.89.294
Date:Circa 1955
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The Wanda, 1922
Designed by Ted Geary for lumberman C.D. Stimson, the 90-foot motor yacht Wanda was launched in 1922 from Blanchard Wallingford Avenue yard. Handwritten on verso: Wanda built 1922 for Mr. C.D. Stimpson. Built by N.J. Blanchard at the foot of Wallingford Ave. on Lake Union. Designed by T.E. Geary of Seattle. 92 ft long triple crew gasoline engine by Speedway.
ID Number:1989.89.321
Date:1922
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Casey Jones and Norman J. Blanchard aboard the motor yacht "Blue Heron I," circa 1952
The Blanchard Boat Company was one of the leading yacht builders of Seattle. Founded by N.J. (Norman J.) Blanchard (1885-1954) in 1905, the company built nearly 2,000 boats over its 64-year history, including commercial ships, classic motor cruisers and sailing yachts, some of which are still in use today. Following N.J.'s death in 1954, his son Norman C. Blanchard (1911-2009)…
ID Number:1989.89.327
Date:Circa 1952
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Motor yacht "Sapphire Sea" with passengers, circa 1955
The Blanchard Boat Company was one of the leading yacht builders of Seattle. Founded by N.J. (Norman J.) Blanchard (1885-1954) in 1905, the company built nearly 2,000 boats over its 64-year history, including commercial ships, classic motor cruisers and sailing yachts, some of which are still in use today. Following N.J.'s death in 1954, his son Norman C. Blanchard (1911-2009)…
ID Number:1989.89.353
Date:Circa 1955
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Cabin on motor yacht "Gadget," bulit by Blanchard Boat Co., Seattle, 1929
The Blanchard Boat Company was one of the leading yacht builders of Seattle. Founded by N.J. (Norman J.) Blanchard (1885-1954) in 1905, the company built nearly 2,000 boats over its 64-year history, including commercial ships, classic motor cruisers and sailing yachts, some of which are still in use today. Following N.J.'s death in 1954, his son Norman C. Blanchard (1911-2009)…
ID Number:1989.89.391
Date:1929