April 1, 1948 founding of the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society with the original executive board: Jim Gibbs, Tom Sandry, Joe Williamson, Bob Leithead and Austen Hemion. The goals of the Society were to preserve maritime history and to rebuild the maritime spirit of Seattle.

COLLECTIONS3,000 artifacts Largest maritime archives in the area:

70,000 photographs/negatives7,000 ship plans5,000 books

30 cubic feet of archival materials

What we offer:Research Services – assist people around the world with Pacific Northwest maritime history research.

Monthly Public Programs – interesting, entertaining, educational maritime speakers free to the public or charge for meal served.

“History Sails to You” Outreach Educational Programs – speakers for adult programs, hands-on activities for classrooms.

THE SEA CHEST – Quarterly publication of Pacific Northwest maritime history.

Lake Union Park – MOHAI opening November 2012

Partnership with the Museum of History and Industry since 1958

View of the Armory building looking to the southwest and the Maritime Gallery on the upper floor – the former bridge.

Concept sketch for the gallery with views out to Lake Union.

A view inside the Armory building and the beginning of construction in January 2011.

February 2011 with the ceiling exposed and walls knocked out.

March 15, 2011 view to the north and the opening up of the walls to the view of the future Maritime Gallery on the upper level.

Join us! Many ways to be involved:

Membership in the Society Sponsorship Opportunities Planned Giving

For more information:

Visit us on the web at www.pugetmaritime.org

Contact Karen Marshall, Executive Directoremail: admin@pugetmaritime.orgphone: 206.324.1126 x 41

Your support preserves our maritime history.