For centuries, the open sea has symbolized freedom, danger, and discovery. It has also, historically, been seen as the domain of men—an arena where strength, endurance, and leadership were assumed to be male traits. But that perception has been [...]
Hats have long been a component of human attire, stretching back several centuries — and the Age of Exploration is no exception. Apart from shielding the sailors from the piercing sun rays or torrential rain, the hats were also an important symbol of identity, strength and status.
During the age of exploration, sailors imagined many different types of sea monsters during their travels. The Age of Exploration, or the Age of Discovery, took place from the 15th to 17th century, when sailors explored their way around [...]
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.
The best fictional stories across the high seas have been told along the decks of monumental historical sailing ships. Here are some of the most well known.
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.
The original Lady Washington, or more commonly, Washington, was a historic sailing ship named after Martha Washington, and it sailed for about ten years in the 18th century. Though covered in obscurity, the early history of the 90-ton sailing ship is said to be recorded in several documents.
If you follow Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, you probably already know that our vessel Hawaiian Chieftain is the largest vessel ever built in Lahaina, Maui. But did you also know about the historic role Hawaii plays in the story of the original Lady Washington’s voyages?
