We are looking south, towards the entrance to Grays Harbor.

The ship visible above looks like: GRAND DIAMOND

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Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations. Current info from one source here.

Today is a little unusual because it is rare to be out for a walk and see a large merchant ship underway here. Most ship traffic here involves a type referred to as a Bulk Carrier. This one is a Vehicles Carrier, headed for Japan.

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Shipspotting

When the time is right, ships at anchor and the top of Mount Rainier may be visible from this cam:

Westport – coastal weather cam here.