Admiral & Myrtle Ross

Admiral and Myrtle Ross lived in Sinclair Heights. Admiral worked at PSNS and became a mentor for younger Black workers at the shipyard. The Rosses were property owners, owned a construction company and a nightclub/restaurant, and served as role models for other Black residents who started businesses in the area.

Adapted from Roosevelt Smith’s column in the Kitsap Sun, “The couples that worked together for equal rights in Bremerton,” February 17, 2023.