Think you can recognize a new vessel by the flag it flies while cruising the waterways of Washington and Oregon?

Of course, most of us know that when we see Mickey Mouse or those trademark ears, it must be a Disney ship. And Norwegian Cruise Lines ships boast those colorful Peter Max murals.

But how about one of the newbies? For a bit of cruise ship trivia, see if you can identify this ship only by its flag. Don’t look at the answer below until you have formulated yours.

As a tip, this vessel was built in 1984 but looks like a 1900s coastal steamer.

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(Answer: The starry flag flies on the beautiful 
 an 88-guest vessel that joined the Un-Cruise Adventures fleet in 2013. In her short life, the S.S. Legacy has had several names and several owners. She started out as the Pilgrim Belle for Coastwise Cruise Lines and also was known as the Colonial Explorer and Victorian Empress. In 1996, she became the Spirit of ’98 with Cruise West until the cruise line went under.

The beautiful vessel was then laid up in Seattle until Un-Cruise Adventures bought and refurbished her and gave her a new life as the S.S. Legacy. With her turn-of-the-century charm, the 1,472-vessel is a popular sight with her stovepipe funnel and layer cake superstructure.

“Many people love her and we are glad she is back where she belongs,” said Ryan Downs, heritage leader aboard the S. S. Legacy.)

Story and Photo by Jackie Sheckler Finch