Northwest Seaport

Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center is a nonprofit organization in Seattle, Washington dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Puget Sound and Northwest Coast maritime heritage, expressed through educational programs and experiences available to the public aboard its ships. The organization owns three large historic vessels docked at the Historic Ships' Wharf in Seattle's Lake Union Park; the tugboat Arthur Foss, Lightship 83 Swiftsure, and the halibut fishing schooner Tordenskjold. These vessels are used as platforms for a variety of public programs, ranging from tours and festivals to restoration workshops and vocational training.Northwest Seaport is adjacent to the Center for…