Episode Synopsis "Pilot Boats"

Today, a look at a new pilot boat folks are seeing on the waterfront in Astoria, and a bit about pilot boats in general: they’re a specialized boat built for a particular, demanding task. The post Pilot Boats appeared first on The Ship Report.

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