Classic Workboat Show with family-friendly activities at Lake Union Park in Seattle - Saturday, October 5th 2013 from 10am-5pm

" Come aboard and explore working, historic tugboats, fishboats and workboats. Enjoy an exciting family-oriented day with maritime and marine professionals, demonstrations, and fun, food and drink. The Northwest Seaport Classic Workboat Show is an exciting gathering of local Northwest workboats joining the Seaport’s floating fleet at Lake Union Park. Visitors will be able to board select vessels, meet crew members, and feel the vibrations of idling marine engines during startu-ps. Workboats may feature rare restored Atlas-Imperial or Washington Iron Works diesel engines, including Northwest Seaport’s own tugboat Arthur Foss, a National Historic Landmark. Representatives from Alaska Fisheries Science Center-NOAA, Havorn Marine Service, Retired Tugboat Association, and The Anchor Program will provide information about maritime and marine technologies, science and professions. FREE. Donations will be gladly accepted. "

" The Northwest Seaport Classic Workboat Show opens to public upon sounding of ships’ horns and then engine startups. Family-friendly demonstrations/activities will be throughout the day. "

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