History
One of the Oldest boats in the pacific northwest, "Reliance" was built in 1909 and was initially used as a camp boat to bring supplies to the logging camps in Willapa bay on the coast of Washington. Approximately 1-2 years after it was first launched it was significantly remodeled to be a tug and preformed log patrols on the rives that fed into the bay.
In the late 1970's the boat was nearly entirely restored and rebuilt by local tugboat legend Phil Shively, and thereafter won several tugboat races at the Olympia harbor days.
December 2024
In December of 2023, Reliance was purchased as the first vessel for HMF. When we found her, she was on the hard in Olympia in desperate need of a new home and rejuvenation.
Specifications:
LOA: 40'
Beam: 12'
Draft : 3.5'
Cruise : 8 knots
Poweplant : Detroit 6-71
HP : 200
February 2025
Following purchase and splashing back into the water, "Reliance" transitioned to Fisherman's terminal in Ballard/Seattle where she underwent a complete electrical rewiring.
October 2025
"Reliance" transitioned to Everett to continue undergoing restoration. She will have her pilothouse remodeled, significant rot repair, and a complete paint job.
We will be using the photo to the left as a reference for our final goal.