Seattle Maritime 101:
A Celebration of a Five Star Working Waterfront
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Schedule of Events
April 10, 11 a.m. – noon
Tugboat Storytime
Aboard the Tugboat Arthur Foss, Historic Ships Wharf
Lake Union Park
April 11, 8 – 10 p.m.
April Chantey Sing with Laura Bassett
Center for Wooden Boat, Lake Union Park
Sponsored by Northwest Seaport
April 16
50th Anniversary of Containerization Celebration
Seattle Propeller Club Luncheon with presentation by Gary
Ritzman, Sea-Land. For reservations, contact the Marine
Exchange of Puget Sound at 206.443.3830.
Sponsored by the Port of Seattle, with support from
Harley Marine Services.
April 17, 3 – 8 p.m.
Brews for Boats!
Fundraiser for the Center for Wooden Boats
Reuben’s Brews in Ballard, 1406 NW 53rd Street
April 18, 7 – 10 p.m.
Third Friday Speaker Series
Capt. Bob Hollingsworth, “Racing in the 2013 Antigua
Classic Yacht Regatta”
Center for Wooden Boats, Lake Union Park
April 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Duwamish Alive!
Help to restore the Duwamish! Volunteers can sign
up at
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April 22 to 25, 1 p.m. -3 p.m.
Ship Model Class (for adults): Building the Pilot Boat
Phantom Model
Class taught by Harvey Nobe. Fee: $125.
History House of Greater Seattle, 790 N. 34th St.
April 24, 11 a.m. – noon
Tugboat Storytime
Aboard the Tugboat Arthur Foss, Historic Ships Wharf,
Lake Union Park
May 1, Noon – 5 p.m.
First Thursday at Lake Union Park
May 3
Opening Day of Boating Season
Lake Union, Ship Canal, Lake Washington
May 3
Opening of Cruise Season
Pier 91
May 3, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Center for Wooden Boats Member Day
May 7, 6 – 9 p.m.
Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society Awards
& Program: Charting Practices of NOAA
RSVP at
Ivar’s Salmon House
May 8, 11 a.m. – noon
Tugboat Storytime
Aboard the Tugboat Arthur Foss, Historic Ships Wharf,
Lake Union Park
May 8, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fishermen’s Terminal Walking Tour
Celebrating its Centennial, the Port of Seattle offers
a free guided walking tour. Limited to 40 people.
RSVP via
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May 8, 8 – 10:30 p.m.
Stories of the Sea
Highliner Pub & Grill, Fishermen’s Terminal,
3909 18th Avenue West
Sponsored by Seattle Propeller Club, Port of Seattle and
presented in cooperation with Pacific Marine Expo and
National Fisherman. Produced by Northwest Seaport.
May 9, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
16th Annual Maritime Career Day
Come meet with representatives from more than 30 businesses,
maritime organizations and training schools! Enjoy cool
demonstrations, industry displays and tour workboats.
Maritime Career Day is sponsored by Harley Marine Service
with Compass Courses.
May 9, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Vigor Industrial Welding School Open House
1801 16th Avenue SW
May 9, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing with the Whateverly
Brothers
Aboard Virginia V, Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park
May 11, 4 – 5 p.m.
Virginia V Mother’s Day Cruise on Lake Union
Virginia V, Lake Union Park
May 13
Vigor Industrial Maritime Festival Luncheon
For reservations, call the Marine Exchange of
Puget Sound at 206.443.3830.
Pier 91
Sponsored by Carnival Cruises, with the Seattle
Propeller Club and Port of Seattle
May 16, Noon – 7 p.m.
NOAA Open House
Western Regional Center, 7600 Sand Point Way NE
For further information:
May 16, 7 – 10 p.m.
Third Friday Speaker Series
Jim Heumann and Karen Sullivan, “Jim and Karen’s Excellent
Adventure: Two Years around the Pacific Ocean”
Center for Wooden Boats, Lake Union Park
May 19 to 21, 1 p.m.
Behind the Scenes Lightship Tour
Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park
May 20, 7 p.m.
Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society Program:
Devil on the Deep Blue Sea: The Notorious Career
of Captain
RSVP at
Harley Marine Services
May 22, 11 a.m. to noon
Tugboat Storytime
Aboard the Tugboat Arthur Foss, Historic Ships Wharf
Lake Union Park
May 22
National Maritime Day
This day reflects the gratitude that Americans have for the
maritime industry and the benefits it brings to the country.
May 22
Labor Management Luncheon
RSVP at 206.441.4773
Catholic Seafarers’ Center of Seattle
May 30, 6:30 p.m.
Ballard High School’s Maritime Academy Gala Dinner
Details:
auction-dinner/
On Going Events
Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club
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Don’t miss the boat at Seattle’s largest maritime
industry celebration!
Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Harbor Open House, Pier 66
Tugboat Races, Workboat Parade, free harbor tours,
Seattle Waterfront Chowder Cook-off vessel tours,
kids’ activities, displays and demonstrations
Sunday, May 11, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Family Fun Day, Lake Union Park
World Invitational Boat Building Championships,
Survival Suit Races, free ship canal boat tours, vessel
tours, kids’ boat building, remote control boats, music,
and displays. Produced by Northwest Seaport
All events subject to change. Most events are free.
For information visit
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