The lightship Swiftsure is retired at the Northwest Seaport in Seattle. She was launched in 1904 and worked on the west coast at various places as a lightship for 56 years and was retired from service in 1960.
During World War II she worked for the Coast Guard challenging vessels trying to enter San Francisco Bay.
She is looking good and is still afloat in her retirement and is a National Historic Landmark.
Wonderful old ship and great captures for the day!!
Beautiful! She was launched the year my father was born. 🙂
Living on an island we’re used to old ships and boats – she’s lovely.
Great, old ship. Looks like a bit of paint and some refit, and she would be sea worthy.
Oh yes she is so great! Thank you for the Seattle memories.
She’s a beautiful boat. Great shots of her.
She is a beautiful ship ~ Fantastic Photos! ~ OWT ^_^
She is a beautiful ship ~ Fantastic Photos! ~ OWT ^_^
Lovely old ship. Old preserved things are always interesting!
Oh, that ship is lovely and your shots gorgeous.
Great shot – and thank you for taking me to Seattle!
Lots of history and stories within the hull of that magnificent old boat. Great photos.
Interesting!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
It has had a long “life” and it’s good to see it’s still afloat.
Love the history..
nicely framed shots. funny how many permanently docked boats there are around the continent. this one isn’t a restaurant yet I guess.
so can you go on board and wander?