MV Kalakala
MV Kalakala
This 1995 Rotary Nor'Wester Mural Project depicts the Kalakala leaving the Port Angeles Harbor.
Kalakala means "Flying Bird" in the North West Indian language. For the 1930's, this ship was the
talk of America. Her striking appearance in her shiny aluminum paint resembled a mammoth
airplane skimming over the water. During WWII, moonlight cruises gave way to shipyard workers,
vehicles, & supplies. She was the "work horse of the Sound" serving 5000 passengers daily.
In 1942, she ran between Seattle and Victoria, B.C. Canada. In 1946 and 1947 and again in 1955
through 1959, the Kalakala served summer runs between Port Angeles and Victoria.
Today, the Kalakala is being brought to life again in Seattle. If the Kalakala Foundation
accomplishes its dream, the Kalakala will once again bring joy to Puget Sound.
The mural artist, Cory Ench spent numerous hours researching history books and old pictures to
accurately depict this historic vessel. Spend some time studying this mural and you might even
recognize some of the children.
A most sincere than you to the following individuals, families and businesses in our community
who have supported our mural project. If you would like to support Nor'Wester Rotary's mural
projects, please contact the Toggery, Pacific Rim Hobby, Rose Lumber or any Nor'Wester Rotarian.
Submitted by Erica Newman.