The Cat Walk
The majestic view from my bay window reflects a kaleidoscope of color and lush vegetation: rainbow-colored rhododendrons, periwinkle blue and pink hydrangeas, vibrant ruby and purple azaleas and the variegated hues of the mighty evergreens. Woodland creatures and countless birds including his majesty, the bald eagle, are daily visitors. However, the view I treasure the most is of the breathtaking Straits of Juan de Fuca and its shipping lanes.
The Polar Pioneer Oil Rig and The MV Blue Marlin Submersible Transport Ship
In the early morning hours of Friday, April 17th, a gigantic structure drifted into the harbor at Port Angeles, Washington. Outrageous ocean behemoths, the Polar Pioneer oil rig, nested securely atop the submersible transport ship, MV Blue Marlin , were a sight to behold.
The oil rig towers 355 feet high, is an unbelievable 400 feet long and owned by Transocean Ltd. The transport ship is a staggering 712 ft long and 138 ft wide and is owned by Dockwise of the Netherlands. (2)
