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Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society

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Welcome to Puget Sound Maritime!

Homeport for Northwest Maritime History and

the Youth Maritime Training Association

Since 1948, Puget Sound Maritime’s mission has been to promote and preserve the maritime heritage and culture of Puget Sound and the greater Pacific Northwest.

 

Thanks For Sharing Your Story!

At our March 22nd luncheon gathering we got to hear Steve Nevey, Director of Washington State Ferries, share his unique story in the maritime industry, the cruise industry during COVID, and got a sneak peek at the future of our ferry fleet. 

Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our Newsletter to get updates on future speaker programs.

Portrait from WSF. Ferry photo and logo from PSM archives.

 

  • Photo Archive

    More than 80,000 archival maritime photos
    Search Photos

  • YMTA

    PSM's Youth Maritime Training Association connects youth with the maritime career opportunities

  • Mosquito Fleet Models

    Get up close to some of PSM's historic Mosquito Fleet Steamer models. Classic ships and…
    Visit the Ships

  • View Our Collections

    Explore PSM's collections online!
    View PastPerfect Online

  • Become a Member!

    Subscribe today and receive our historical journal, the Sea Chest.
    Subscribe today!

  • At-Home Activities

    Got kids bored at home? Check out our crafts and activities!
    Have fun here!

  • Digitizing Williamson - Donate Today!

    Help us put our 60,000 Joe Williamson Marine Photographs online by donating today!
    Donate to Digitizing our Collections!

  • 75 and Alive!

    Puget Sound Maritime celebrates 75 years of preserving maritime history. 1948-2023

 

A salute to our 2024 Norm Manly YMTA Scholarship Recipients!

2024 YMTA scholarship recipients with PSM/YMTA’s Roger Ottenbach and Compass Courses’ Julie Keim, May 11th, at Compass Courses in Edmonds.