Tag: Wawona
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Salvaging history: Pieces of Wawona repurposed into art
Now that the schooner Wawona is no more, artists and craftspeople have turned the ship’s wood, originating in ancient forests, into new works of art. Earlier this year, I was contacted by Kari Berger of the Seattle Metals Guild, a non-profit arts group with a focus on metalworking. The group was working on an exhibit…
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Why is it so hard to save our maritime heritage?
The Kalakala ferry, an iconic art-deco vessel, is set for demolition after years of neglect and failed restoration dreams, highlighting the ongoing struggle to preserve historic maritime heritage.
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Wawona: Remembering the last man of a ship’s final crew
Dave Wright, the last fisherman of the schooner Wawona, passed away, marking a significant loss in Pacific Northwest history.