Exploring Wrangell Harbor, Alaska | Boats, Shipyard Life & Harbor Walk Tour

Описание: Take a walk with us through Wrangell Harbor in Southeast Alaska! From the bustling city shipyard to wooden classics, commercial fishing boats, floatplanes, and houseboats, this harbor is full of life and stories. 🌊⚓

We’ll show you:

The Alaskan Gypsy, our 80ft steel schooner project boat currently in the yard
Wrangell’s busy shipyard and nearby fish cannery
Local fishing vessels: trollers, gillnetters, shrimp trawlers, seiners, skiffs, and more
Historic wooden boats and modern aluminum builds by Swenson Marine
Shark (Shake) Island, floatplane docks, houseboats, and cultural totem sites
Conversations with locals preparing for big winds and storms in Alaska

This video is a look at harbor life in Southeast Alaska—a mix of heritage, hard work, and natural beauty. Whether you love boats, fishing, or just exploring unique Alaskan towns, Wrangell offers something special.

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⏱️ Chapters
0:00 – Intro & leaving the shipyard
0:40 – The Alaskan Gypsy: our schooner project boat
1:20 – Wrangell Shipyard & fish cannery overview
2:10 – Harbor walk begins & stormy weather talk
3:30 – Locals on winter winds in Southeast Alaska
4:20 – Harbor master’s office & floatplane dock
5:10 – Friend Tanner’s new fishing boat
6:00 – Salmon gillnetting & shrimp trawling vessels
7:20 – Unique houseboats & barge living
8:00 – Old wooden fishing boats & classic sailboats
9:20 – Shark Island & cultural totem history
10:40 – Boats for sale & quirky harbor finds
12:00 – Wooden sailboats needing love
13:30 – Swenson Marine builds from Wrangell
15:00 – More seiners, trollers & fishing gear
17:20 – Harbor skiffs & their price tags
19:00 – Refurbished boats & local pride
20:00 – Fuel dock & Wrangell’s small-town feel
22:00 – Chat with Kevin: hurricane prep & harbor life
25:00 – Shake Island boardwalk & tidal grid
27:00 – City crane & harbor facilities
29:00 – Wrapping up the harbor walk