Adventuress, Museum ship and National Historic Landmark schooner in Lake Union, Seattle, US
Adventuress is a wooden schooner from the early 1900s with two masts, white hull, and green trim, moored at Lake Union in Seattle. It is now designated as a National Historic Landmark and functions as an active sailing classroom for educational programs.
Built in Maine in 1913, the vessel initially served as a pilot boat near San Francisco before being deployed for patrol duties during World War II. This dual role shaped its early operational history.
Sound Experience uses the vessel for maritime education, teaching visitors and students about navigation and environmental science in the Puget Sound region. Walking the decks, you sense the deep connection between seafaring traditions and the waters that shaped Pacific Northwest life.
The vessel offers sailing trips from March through October ranging from short day journeys to week-long expeditions, departing directly from Seattle's harbor. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and plan for meals if you choose a longer voyage.
The naturalist Roy Chapman Andrews, who would later become famous for discovering dinosaur fossils in Mongolia, conducted research aboard the vessel during an Arctic expedition. This connection to one of the 20th century's great explorers adds an unexpected layer to the ship's story.
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