Harper Pier – An Historic Pier, Now a Recreational Hub
Harper Pier has seen enormous success since its grand reopening. Operated and maintained by the Port, the Pier is a community and regional recreational asset. People have been using the newly reconstructed pier for all types of recreational activities that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
The Pier – Past and Present
Built in the 1880's and used as a dock for Mosquito Fleet steamboats, it was rebuilt in 1919 to serve auto ferries and continued to do so until the early 1960's. Since that time, Harper Pier served as a recreational facility mainly for fishing and diving. The effects of time, weather and the hostile marine environment took a toll on the structure leading to very much needed replacement.
Thanks to strong community support and several sources of grant funding, Construction of the Pier was completed in January 2015 with a community ribbon cutting celebration hosted by Congressman Derek Kilmer on January 16.
State-of-the-Art Design
The Pier welcomes the diving, fishing, crabbing and squidding community as well as photographers, the Washington Audubon society and nature enthusiasts alike. Divers find the Pier a popular setting for underwater exploring of a fishing trawler, a powerboat wreck as well as a sea anemone that provides a unique diving experience.
Award-Winning Community Asset
The Port of Bremerton received the 2015 “Tourism Vision” Award for the project as, “Best New Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails Location”. The Pier has been designated as part of the national water trails system. If you haven’t had a chance to explore the new Pier, all times of day are worth the visit! Click here to view the Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails Map.
Item | Status | Notes |
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Ongoing 2022 Maintenance: Trash, Toilets, Facility inspection & cleaning 3x weekly | Ongoing | |
Vandalisim of Electrical Box | Completed 07-06-2022 | Reported 07-06-2022; Lock and hasp repaired same day |
Electrical reset and replacement of faulty breaker | Completed 06-03-2022 | Electrical repairs to grounding wires |
Lights vandalized, need repairs | Completed 06-02-2022 | Staff conducted repairs when parts arrived |
Complaint about Seawall Stability | Completed 05-31-2022 | Staff conducted seawall inspection |
Harper Float Install - seasonal float | Completed 05-20-2022 | Moved from BREM to Harper |
Harper gangway maintenance | Completed 05-19-2022 | Repaired Damaged Gangway |
Gate vandalism and lock/latch replacement | Completed 04-10-2022 | Repairs due to vandalism |
Light repairs and maintenance | Completed 03-14-2022 | Repairs of damaged lights |
Gate vandalism and lock/latch repair | Completed 02-15-2022 | Repaired same day |
Electrical reset and replacement of faulty breaker | Completed 01-13-2022 | Electrical repair to reset breaker |
Harper Float -seasonal retrieval | Completed 12-08-2021 | Removed float - stored at BREM |
Harper Gangway Maintenance | Completed 12-07-2021 | Repaired gangway to float late due to elec. |
Capital Project -electrical power upgrade/circuit breakers | Completed 12-06-2021 | Electrical contractor weather and parts delay |
Harper float repair from storm damage | Completed 11-05-2021 | Float out later for use by elec. contractor |
Move maintenance float for electrical contractor | Completed 10-26-2021 | Float for electrical contractor during work |
Electrical reset and replacement of faulty breaker | Completed 10-16-2021 | Electrical repairs to grounding wires |
Large garbage, abandoned equipment, and debris on pier | Completed 08-19-2021 | Port staff cleared debris and garbage |
Harper electrical circuit repairs | Completed 08-10-2021 | Repaired electrical circuit and new project prep |
Harper lighting damage and repair due to vandalism | Completed 08-02-2021 | Repaired Damaged Lighting |
Garbage, debris, and diapers strewn around pier | Completed 07-21-2021 | Port staff cleared debris and garbage |
Harper electrical box and circuit repairs | Completed 07-17-2021 | Repaired electrical circuits and preparation |
Harper Float install seasonal float | Completed 05-21-2021 | Moved from BREM to Harper |
Harper Gangway Maintenance | Completed 05-20-2021 | Repaired damaged gangway |
Harper lighting damage and repair | Completed 03-02-2021 | Repaired damaged lighting |
Electrical reset and repair of faulty breaker | Completed 01-22-2021 | Electrical repairs to breaker |
Ongoing 2021 Maintenance: Trash, Toilets, Facility Inspection & Cleaning 3x Weekly | Completed 2021 | Ongoing throughout year |
Electrical breaker damage repair | Completed 12-19-2020 | Conducted one day repair |
Harper lighting damage due to vandalism | Completed 11-16-2020 | Delay due to lighting parts on backorder |
Harper float seasonal retrieval | Completed 10-16-2020 | Removed float - stored at BREM |
Electrical Reset and replacement of faulty breaker | Completed 10-16-2020 | Electrical repairs to grounding wires |
Underwater Inspection of Harper Pier Infrastructure | Completed 10-15-2020 | Inspected pilings, corrosion, and foundations |
Harper Gangway Maintenance | Completed 10-13-2020 | Repaired gangway to float |
Electrical box damage repair | Completed 09-22-2020 | Conducted one day repair |
Electrical reset and replacement of faulty breakers | Completed 08-30-2020 | Conducted one day repair |
Repaired extensive drinking & vandalism damage to pier | Completed 07-30-2020 | Kitsap Co. Sherriff involved, increased patrols |
Electrical repairs needed, damaged outlets - vandalism | Completed 07-24-2020 | Conducted one day repair |
Debris cleanup on pier and on float | Completed 06-17-2020 | Large debris, abandoned equipment |
Harper Float - Install seasonal float | Completed 06-05-2020 | Moved BREM to Harper |
Harper Maintenance reduced to weekly for COVID | Completed 04-17-2020 | Statewide COVID Shutdown for March-April |
Debris cleanup on pier and removal of sea bed debris | Completed 03-06-2020 | Conducted one day repair |
Ongoing 2020 Maintenance: Trash, Toilets, Facility Inspection & Cleaning Min. 3x weekly | Completed 2020 | Ongoing throughout year |
Harper electrical maintenance | Completed 12-20-2019 | Conducted one day repair |
Harper light and outlet maintenance | Completed 12-09-2019 | Conducted one day repair |
Electric outlet damaged and needs repair | Completed 11-14-2019 | Conducted one day repair |
Harper float seasonal retrieval | Completed 11-04-2019 | Removed float - stored at BREM |
Abandoned boat on pier, damage on float | Completed 10-26-2019 | J. Heytvelt email, damage repaired |
Light Fixture broken, electrical outlets vandalized | Completed 10-25-2019 | Fixture replaced, outlets repaired |
Light Fixtures damaged, repairs needed | Completed 08-21-2019 | Conducted one day repair |
Cleat repair at Harper float | Completed 07-25-2019 | Repaired damage next day with new parts |
Light Fixtures vandalized and damaged, repairs needed | Completed 06-27-2019 | Secured additional light fixtures |
Electrical ground wire repairs | Completed 06-22-2019 | Electrical repairs to grounding wires |
Harper debris and fish clearing viscera removal | Completed 05-31-2019 | Removed debris, seaweed, fish cleaning etc. |
Harper Gangway Maintenance | Completed 05-09-2019 | Repaired damage to gangway |
Harper Float - Install Seasonal Float | Completed 05-07-2019 | Moved from BREM to Harper |
Secure Harper float for seasonal installation | Completed 05-06-2019 | Float repairs in preparation for summer |
Harper snow inspection and lighting fix | Completed 02-15-2019 | Conducted one day repair |
Harper light damaged and need repairs | Completed 01-17-2019 | Conducted one day repair |
Ongoing 2019 Maintenance: Trash, Toilets, Facility Inspection & Cleaning Min. 3x Weekly | Completed 2019 | Ongoing throughout year |
Harper Inspection, Lights, Outlets, & Gate Repair | Completed 12-13-2018 | Conducted one day repair |
Harper Inspection and clearing storm debris | Completed 11-30-2018 | Conducted one day repair |
Harper Cathodic protection engineering inspection | Completed 11-06-2018 | Preparation for future capital project |
Harper light damaged and needs repair | Completed 11-01-2018 | Light repaired same day |
Electric outlet damaged and needs repairs | Completed 10-05-2018 | Outlet repair needed parts, next day |
Ongoing 2018 Maintenance: Trash, Toilets, Facility Inspection & Cleaning Min. 3x weekly | Completed 2018 | Ongoing throughout year |
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