Dutch Harbor Alaska Lodging Accommodations
Dutch
Harbor,
Alaska Hotels
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Carl's Bayview Inn
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(800) 581-1230 |
Linda's Bunkhouse
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(907) 581-4357 |
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Dutch
Harbor, Alaska
Bed & Breakfasts
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| Lynnette's Bed and
Breakfast |
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(907)
543-7730 |
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Dutch Harbor Alaska Tours, Sightseeing and Fishing Charters
Dutch
Harbor,
Alaska Charters
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Fishing
Vessel Lucille
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Dutch Harbor Alaska
Fishing Charters |
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Volcano
Bay Adventures
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Dutch Harbor Alaska Fishing
Charters |
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Dutch
Harbor, Alaska
Tours and Sightseeing
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Island Services
Historical/Cultural Bus Tour
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(907) 581-3880 |
The Extra
Mile Tours
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(907) 581-6171 |
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Dutch
Harbor, Alaska
Restaurants
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Margaret's Bay Café
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(907) 581-3844 |
| The Elbow Room |
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(907) 581-1271 |
| The Chart Room |
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(907) 581-3844 |
Dutch
Harbor, Alaska
Attractions
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Dutch
Harbor, Alaska
Parks
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Dutch
Harbor, Alaska
Banks
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Dutch
Harbor, Alaska
Rentals
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| Payless Car Rental |
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(907)
543-3058
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Dutch
Harbor, Alaska
Other Information
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Dutch Harbor Alaska Location:
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| Unalaska overlooks Iliuliuk Bay and Dutch Harbor on
Unalaska Island in the Aleutian Chain. It lies 800 air
miles from Anchorage, a two- to three-hour flight, and
1,700 miles northwest of Seattle. The name Dutch Harbor
is often applied to the portion of the City on Amaknak
Island, which is connected to Unalaska Island by bridge.
Dutch Harbor is actually within the boundaries of the
City of Unalaska. It lies at approximately 53d 52m N
Latitude, 166d 32m W Longitude. (Sec. 11, T073S, R118W,
Seward Meridian.) Unalaska is located in the Aleutian
Islands Recording District. The area encompasses 111
sq. miles of land and 101.3 sq. miles of water. |
Dutch Harbor Alaska Climate:
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| January temperatures range from 25 to 35; summers
range from 43 to 53. Average annual precipitation is
57.7 inches. The mean wind speed is 17 MPH. |
Dutch Harbor Alaska History:
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| More than 3,000 Unangan (known since the Russian era
as "Aleuts") lived in 24 settlements on Unalaska
and Amaknak Islands in 1759. Unalaska became a Russian
trading port for the fur seal industry in 1768. In 1787,
many hunters and their families were enslaved and relocated
by the Russian American Company to the Pribilof Islands
to work in the fur seal harvest. In 1825, the Russian
Orthodox Church of the Holy Ascension of Christ was constructed.
The founding priest, Ivan Veniaminov, composed the first
Aleut writing system with local assistance, and translated
scripture into Aleut. Since Aleuts were not forced to
give up their language or culture by the Russian Orthodox
priests, the Church remained strong in the community.
By this time, however, between 1830 and 1840, only 200
to 400 Aleuts lived in Unalaska. In 1880, the Methodist
Church opened a school, clinic and the Jesse Lee Home
for orphans. The City of Unalaska was incorporated in
March 1942. On June 3, 1942, Unalaska was attacked by
the Japanese. Almost all of the Aleuts on the Island
were interned to Southeast Alaska for the duration of
World War II. The Russian Orthodox Church was nearly
destroyed by evacuating U.S. Army troops. The Church
is the oldest Russian Orthodox cruciform-style church
in North America, and is currently undergoing restoration. |
Dutch Harbor Alaska Culture:
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| A federally recognized tribe is located in the community:
Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska. 9.3% of the population
are Alaska Native or part Native. Unalaska is a rapidly-growing
and culturally-diverse community, primarily focused on
fishing and fish processing activities. Subsistence activities
remain important to the Unangan community and many long-term
non-Native residents as well. |
Dutch Harbor Alaska Facilities:
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| A new water reservoir was recently completed at Icy
Creek. Water is also supplied by a dam at Pyramid Creek
and Unalaska Creek, and is chlorinated and stored in
a tank. The City has asked for funds to construct a 2-million-gallon
back-up storage tank above Ballyhoo Road. All homes and
on-shore fish processors are served by the City's piped
water system. Piped sewage receives primary treatment
before discharge into Unalaska Bay. Nearly all households
have plumbing; a few homes use septic tanks or privies.
The City has a new lined 6-acre landfill and refuse baler;
recycling and hazardous waste disposal is provided. All
on-shore processors generate their own electrical power.
Electricity is provided by Unalaska Electric Utility.
There are 2 schools located in the community, attended
by 374 students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Iliuliuk
Family & Health Services, Inc. (581-1202/1203);
Oonalaska Wellness Center (A/PIA). The clinic is
a qualified Emergency Care Center Auxiliary health
care is provided by Unalaska Volunteer Ambulance
Service (581-1233); Unalaska Search & Rescue
Divers (581-1233).
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Dutch Harbor Alaska Economy:
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| Unalaska's economy is based on commercial
fishing, fish processing, and fleet services such as
fuel, repairs and maintenance, trade and transportation.
The community enjoys a strategic position as the center
of a rich fishing area, and for transshipment of cargo
between Pacific Rim trading partners. The Great Circle
shipping route from major west coast ports to the Pacific
Rim passes within 50 miles of Unalaska, and Dutch Harbor
provides a natural protection for fishing vessels. The
harbor has ranked as the number one port in the nation
for seafood volume and value for the past 11 years. In
1998, 597 million pounds of fish were landed in Unalaska,
worth $110 million. 50 residents hold commercial fishing
permits. Onshore and offshore processors provide some
local employment. However, non-resident workers are usually
brought in during the peak season. Westward Seafoods,
Unisea and Alyeska Seafoods process seafood in Unalaska.
Rapid growth occurred between 1988 and 1992 as the pollock
fishery developed; the economy has now stabilized. Unalaska
has a budding tourist industry and a new Convention and
Visitors Bureau. During 1998, Unalaska received visitors
from five cruise ships. |
Dutch Harbor Alaska Transportation:
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Daily scheduled flights serve the community at the
State-owned 3,900' paved runway. A seaplane base is also
available. The State Ferry operates bi-monthly from Kodiak
between April and October. There are ten major docks
in Unalaska; three are operated by the City. A refurbished
World War II sub dock offers ship repair services. The
International Port of Dutch Harbor serves fishing vessels
and shipping, with 5,200 feet of moorage and 1,232 feet
of floating dock. The small boat harbor provides 238
moorage slips. The Corps of Engineers plan to make harbor
improvements and to develop a second small boat harbor
in South Channel, Iliuliuk Bay, called the "Little
South America." A $9 million project to add a 500-ft.
extension to the Marine Center dock will go out to bid
in 2002
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