Northwest Seaport is a non-profit 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. The organization owns several large historic vessels moored at the Historic Ships' Wharf in Seattle's Lake Union Park.

These vessels, especially the 1889 wooden tugboat Arthur Foss, are used as platforms for a variety of public programs, ranging from shows and festivals to restoration workshops. The photos here are intended to give a glimpse of these programs--minus the smell of diesel fuel--for virtual visitors.

All photographs are copyright Northwest Seaport. For information about use and reproduction, please email info at nwseaport dot org