Northwest Seaport
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The Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime heritage of Puget Sound and the Northwest Coast, and to the development of maritime-based educational programs and opportunities for the broad community.
It exhibits and plans to restore several bigger historic ships, including the schooner Wawona, a sailing ship built to haul timber in 1897.
The Center is adjacent to the Center for Wooden Boats.
External links
- http://www.nwseaport.org/
- [Maritime Heritage Network], a directory of maritime history resources, attractions, and organizations in the Puget Sound area.
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