Saving the Big Ship
12/05/2009
Fyddeye - Discover and share your maritime history
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Discover and share your maritime history at Fyddeye.
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3/07/2009
Wawona - 1897 - 2009: Rest in Peace
On March 4, 2009, the 1897 schooner Wawona was towed from its berth at Lake Union Park in Seattle to Lake Union Dry Dock for dismantling. As the old-time sailors used to say, she has crossed the bar for the final time. May she rest in peace.
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4/25/2007
Book Earns Award; Another May Date
I was surprised to learn last night that Shipbuilders, Sea Captains and Fishermen was awarded the Virginia Marie Folkins Award, which is presented by the Association of King County Historical Organizations to the author of an outstanding historical publication. Thanks to AKCHO and its members! (Full disclosure: I'm VP of the AKCHO board.)
I also neglected to list another May presentation of my book. I'll be at the Des Moines Historical Society meeting on May 23 at 7 p.m. The society meets at the Oddfellows Hall, Marine View Drive and 7th Avenue in Des Moines. See you there! ¶ 6:39 AM 0 comments
I also neglected to list another May presentation of my book. I'll be at the Des Moines Historical Society meeting on May 23 at 7 p.m. The society meets at the Oddfellows Hall, Marine View Drive and 7th Avenue in Des Moines. See you there! ¶ 6:39 AM 0 comments
4/24/2007
Book Readings Schedule Set for May
I've scheduled three presentations of Shipbuilders, Sea Captains, and Fishermen in the month of May:
- May 9: Washington State Library, 6880 Capitol Boulevard South, in Tumwater, Wash, 12 noon.
- May 22: Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center, Pier 66 on Seattle's Central Waterfront, in conjunction with the Seattle Maritime Festival, 2 p.m.
- May 26: Ilwaco Heritage Museum, 115 SE Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash. 7 p.m.
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3/22/2007
My First Fan Letter Arrives
I received my first fan letter for my book today, and it was via U.S. mail. How retro! It was from a relative of Capt. Tom Haugen, one of the skippers I profiled in the book. The writer, who lives in Minnesota, is a niece of Haugen, and she says that he was one of only two members of his family to emigrate to the U.S. from Norway. If you've read my book and have a comment, please write to me at joef@speakeasy.net. Better yet, write a review of my book on Amazon!
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