PSMHS

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.

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Summer 2026 Field Trip

 

Puget Sound Navy Museum

Behind the Scenes Tour

Saturday, August 22nd

Bremerton, WA

Join us in Bremerton for an exclusive tour of the Puget Sound Navy Museum!

Info & Tickets

A salute to our 2026

Norm Manly YMTA Scholarship Recipients!

2026 YMTA scholarship recipients, judges, and YMTA crew at Maritime Institute.

(2 online recipients not pictured)

 

‘Now or Never’ Monongahela slips out of Lake Union, 1931. Photo PS1980.JW.5902.

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Spring 2026 Meeting

Presentation by Jordan Hanssen, 

sailor, historian, and Guinness World Record holder

11:30am, Saturday, April 4, 2026
Ivar’s Salmon House

401 NE Northlake Way, Seattle

 

  • Photo Archive

    More than 80,000 archival maritime photos
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  • 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!
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  • Become a Member!

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