John Steinbeck’s Western Flyer

Port Townsend Co-Op's master shipwrights breathe new life into the thrice-sank Western Flyer.

By The Power & Motoryacht Crew

May 5, 2019

Port Townsend Co-Op’s master shipwrights breathe new life into the thrice-sank Western Flyer.

Video produced by John V. Turner

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