We are Exploring Alaska's Forgotten Cannery at Taku Harbor on our Nordhavn 47 [MV Escapade]

Cruising deeper into Southeast Alaska, we depart Inner Hobart Bay aboard our Nordhavn 47 trawler and set a course for the historic harbor at Taku Harbor, Alaska. Along the way we’re treated to one of the moments every cruiser hopes for in Alaska — humpback whales surfacing near the boat with snow-covered mountains rising dramatically in the background. The scenery here truly captures the feeling of remote Alaska: calm water, towering forested shorelines, and rugged peaks still holding winter snow. When we arrive at Taku Harbor we step ashore to explore one of the area’s most fascinating historical sites. We visit Tiger Olson’s cabin, find the famous giant tree swing overlooking the water, and wander the beach before exploring the old cannery ruins that once made this remote harbor an important fishing outpost. Curiosity leads us further inland through the forest where we discover even more forgotten pieces of Alaska’s past — weathered buildings, an old wooden boat, and rusting machinery that look like they belong on a movie set. Join us as we continue our journey exploring the wild and historic places of Southeast Alaska — traveling slowly by boat and discovering the stories hidden along the Inside Passage. Website: https://rlilship.net Instagram: r_lil_ship_nordhavn_4710 mv_escapade Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:32 Humpback Whales 4:41 Arrival at Taku Harbor 7:44 Tiger Olsen Cabin 12:34 Cannery Ruins 15:40 Buildings in Forest and Unexpected surprises 🎵 Music All music in this video is licensed by Epidemic Sound 🚤 About Our Journey: Our channel follows our bucket-list journey cruising the Inside Passage to Alaska — sharing anchorages, wildlife encounters, challenges at sea, small harbor towns, and life aboard along the way. If you love cruising life, trawlers, coastal exploration, slow travel, and authentic boating adventures, you’re in the right place. Join us as we explore the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest and beyond — one nautical mile at a time.

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