1 03, 2023

The World’s Most Famous Female Sailors Literally From Around the World

March 1st, 2023|Educational, History|

Sailing is a sport that has been practiced for thousands of years, but for most of that time, it has been a male-dominated field. However, in the modern era, female sailors have made significant strides and contributions to the [...]

6 06, 2022

An Interview with Alexa Chipman, the Author of Lady Washington: Age of Exploration Merchant Vessel

June 6th, 2022|History|

At Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Alexa Chipman, the author of “Lady Washington: Age of Exploration Merchant Vessel.” Read on to dive into her world as a writer and learn more about her experience with writing all about the historical sailing ship Lady Washington. 

20 01, 2022

History Comes to Life on the High Seas

January 20th, 2022|Educational, History|

Brigs are ships with two square-rigged masts that were predominantly used as warships and survey vessels in the latter part of the 18th century. Brigs dominated British waterways until merchants opted for more cost-effective vessels. After that, however, they remained prominent in the military. Here are some of the most famous brigs in history.

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