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A society formed in 2009 for the purpose of collecting, preserving, celebrating, and disseminating the maritime history of the San Juan Islands and northern Puget Sound area. Check this log for tales from out-of-print publications as well as from members and friends. There are circa 750, often long entries, on a broad range of maritime topics; there are search aids at the bottom of the log. Please ask for permission to use any photo posted on this site. Thank you.

03 August 2019

🎆 SEAFAIR OPENING WEEKEND 🎆

IT IS SEAFAIR OPENING
and FLEET WEEK

Seafair has hosted Seattle's Fleet Week since 1950.
This year the Seattle Navy League, Boeing, 
and the Port of Seattle also welcome the vessels 
and personnel. Seafair offers free admission to
 military vessels and personnel to the 
Seafair Weekend Hydroplane Race and the Air Show.

Some reports say Seattle's Fleet Week was an outgrowth of the Golden Potlach celebration in 1911. This event was suspended during WWI but was revived in 1934 with "Seattle Potlach and Fleet Week."

      For more of the 2019 events please click this link:
The fleet in Seattle through the years.
Please click image to enlarge.
Have a great visit!
The sailors on the lower card were 
singing and dancing but they 
forgot to come to Seattle.

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