SS Great Land explained

The was a 790-foot, roll-on/roll-off ship. According to the News Tribune, the "Great Land’s initial call at Tacoma in 1976 was celebrated as a major victory for the port over its rival Seattle in becoming the gateway to Alaska."^[1]

Collision

On March 17, 1985, during the vessel's approach on Cook Inlet and Knik Arm to Terminal 3 at the Port of Anchorage City Docks, the Great Land collided with Terminal 3.^[2]

Notes and References

1. News: Gillie. John. TOTE's SS Great Land is towed away to the ship breakers after illustrious Tacoma career. 7 October 2015. The News Tribune. 15 March 2013.
2. Web site: DECISION OF THE VICE COMMANDANT ON APPEAL UNITED STATES COAST GUARD 2455 Olney M. WARDELL. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA UNITED STATES COAST GUARD vs. MERCHANT MARINER'S DOCUMENT. United States Coast Guard. 9 November 2015. 20 July 1987.