Did you hear a steam whistle on Sunday and wonder? You were hearing living history as the Virginia V ferried back into her home waters.

Built in 1921 and launched in 1922 by the West Pass Transportation Company, the Virginia V ferried passengers from Vashon to Tacoma until 1939. It also had a long career ferrying Campfire Girls to Camp Sealth until 1970.

On Sunday, it was back in Vashon waters in support of the Vashon Heritage Museum.

Kids and their caregivers were the first to cruise on a trip to Blake Island. Several had the chance to stand at the wheel and steer the historic steam-powered vessel, a true highlight.

Volunteers Bruce Haulman, Cyrus Anderson, Steve Bergman, Karen Fevold (Vashon Bird Alliance), and Laura Bienen (Vashon Bird Alliance) were aboard, sharing details about th

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