After sinking twice and sitting in poor shape on blocks for several years, it has been announced that WESTERN FLYER, most notable for being the inspiration for John Steinbeck's "The Log From the Sea of Cortez" will be restored at Port Townsend before being preserved at Monterey, California.

USCG Doc #: 236142
Owner: John & Andy Gregg, Orange County, CA
Flag: USA
Hailing Port: Salinas, CA
Call Sign: WB4404
Length: 71.0 ft
Beam: 19.3 ft
Tonnage: 93 GT/63 NT
Year of Build: 1937
Builder: Western Boat Building Co, Tacoma, WA
Former Name:
GEMINI
WESTERN FLYER