Virginia V

Virginia V Built in 1922, Virginia V is one of the last operating steamships in America. She still operates as a passenger vessel! Virginia V.

Visit our website for our history, events and to get involved: www.virginiav.org. Mailing address: PO Box 9566, Seattle, WA 98109 The Virginia V is a 125-foot National Historical Landmark Steamship built in 1922 to carry passengers and freight between Vashon Island, Seattle and Tacoma in Washington state. She is the last operational wooden hull, steam-powered vessel of Puget Sound’s famed ‘Mosqui

to Fleet’, a predecessor to the Washington State Ferries system. The Virginia V is available for public charter and education and is operated by The Steamer Virginia V Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote Puget Sound maritime history through the restoration, preservation, operation and interpretation of the S.S. For more information visit www.VirginiaV.org.

✨ Watch the Blue Angels from the water! ✈️🌊Join us aboard the historic VIRGINIA V on August 2 or 3 for one of the best v...
07/22/2025

✨ Watch the Blue Angels from the water! ✈️🌊
Join us aboard the historic VIRGINIA V on August 2 or 3 for one of the best views of Seattle’s favorite summer air show.

🕐 Boarding: 1:00 PM
🛳️ Departure: 1:30 PM
⚓ Return: 5:30 PM

Beer, wine, soda & snacks will be available for purchase onboard 🍷🍿
Tickets start at $65. Limited spots available — don’t miss it!

🎟️ Book now at virginiav.org

One of our favorite things while we’re out on the water? Seeing your photos of us! 📸💙We had an amazing trip up to Coupev...
07/21/2025

One of our favorite things while we’re out on the water? Seeing your photos of us! 📸💙

We had an amazing trip up to Coupeville this weekend—smooth sailing, beautiful views, and even a surprise sighting from the ferry! 🛳️👀

We love being part of your snapshots and memories. Stay tuned for some fun behind-the-scenes photos from our Coupeville adventure!

Today I was honored to represent the Steamer Virginia V Foundation at the celebration of life ceremony of a very special...
06/29/2025

Today I was honored to represent the Steamer Virginia V Foundation at the celebration of life ceremony of a very special human being, the late Ralph Munro. The memorial service included so many wonderful stories about Ralph's creativity and can-do spirit which he used to help make the world a better place.

We will always remember Ralph as a huge champion of the Virginia V and a tireless advocate for heritage, culture and historic preservation. The causes he worked on ranged from eradicating polio to helping Washingtonians with disabilities live lives of dignity to keeping orcas safe and free. I recommend you watch the entire event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDpuBGymIT8

All of us in the state capitol rotunda today were uplifted by the many beautiful and inspirational memories shared. As we departed to the sound of the bagpipes, each of us was given a little bit of that Ralph Munro optimism to take with us. Each attendee was given a tiny Douglas fir sapling to take home and plant. Of course our ship is built from Douglas fir, so watching this tiny tree grow into something mighty will be a fitting way to remember this incredible man.

By the way, if you noticed flags being flown at half staff today around the state, they were lowered by order of the governor to honor Ralph.

--Debra Alderman, former Executive Director, The Steamer Virginia V Foundation

🚢 Sail the Sound, All Day Long! 🌊Join us Saturday, July 19 for a full day aboard the historic Virginia V with our round-...
06/18/2025

🚢 Sail the Sound, All Day Long! 🌊
Join us Saturday, July 19 for a full day aboard the historic Virginia V with our round-trip cruise special between Langley and Coupeville!

🕣 Morning Cruise: Langley → Coupeville (8:30–10:30 AM)
Enjoy peaceful views with a cash bar for drinks & snacks.

🌅 Evening Cruise: Coupeville → Langley (6:30–8:30 PM)
Watch the sunset with heavy appetizers on deck!

🎟️ Special Bundle Price:
$90 non-members | $85 members | $60 kids

Spots are limited and this one’s going to fill fast—book now and treat yourself to a day on Puget Sound like no other. Book at Virginiav.org now!

If you (or someone you know) received one of these cards - it's time to renew your recreational boat registration. When...
06/04/2025

If you (or someone you know) received one of these cards - it's time to renew your recreational boat registration. When you pay your registration fee, please consider making an optional donation to support Virginia V as well as the tall ship Lady Washington. This year would be an especially meaningful year to do that, in honor of the late Ralph Munro, who was a tireless champion for our ship and helped to get this donation system into place decades ago. The small donations really make a difference! Please pass this post along to anyone you know who has a recreational boat here in Washington. Thanks!
To do your boat registration renewal online, visit this link: https://dol.wa.gov/vehicles-and-boats/boats/renew-your-boat-decal

✨THANK YOU✨After 5 months in dry dock, VIRGINIA V is back—and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible community ...
06/04/2025

✨THANK YOU✨
After 5 months in dry dock, VIRGINIA V is back—and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible community that rallied around this historic ship.

A special thank you to Pacific Fishermen Shipyard for hosting us and supporting every step of the restoration. Your team, tools, and dedication kept us afloat (literally!).

And to everyone who made this haul-out possible—thank you:
🔧 Ilios Remote Sensing
📐 Everett Engineering
⚓ Lunde Marine Electronics
🎨 Sherwin-Williams, Marine Division
🛟 Marine Safety Services
🚣 Seattle University Crew
📱 T-Mobile
💼 Brighton Jones
🏛 Washington State Heritage Capital Projects
🎭 4Culture
❤️ and all of our incredible volunteers

We are deeply grateful. Here’s to preserving maritime history, together.

Don’t miss a special appearance by our head docent, Ed, who will be speaking on the “Kitsap Ferries: Past, Present, and ...
05/25/2025

Don’t miss a special appearance by our head docent, Ed, who will be speaking on the “Kitsap Ferries: Past, Present, and Future” panel at 4PM on Saturday at the Port Orchard Mosquito Fleet Festival!

Ed’s knowledge of Puget Sound maritime history runs deep—this is a talk you won’t want to miss!

When: Saturday & Sunday
Where: Port Orchard Marina
Panel: Saturday at 4PM

A huge thank you to for donating the paint that’s helping us bring the VIRGINIA V’s hull back to life! Your support kee...
05/20/2025

A huge thank you to for donating the paint that’s helping us bring the VIRGINIA V’s hull back to life! Your support keeps history afloat. 🛳️⚓️💙

🚢 While the Virginia V herself won’t be cruising down this weekend, our amazing crew of volunteers will be at the Olympi...
05/09/2025

🚢 While the Virginia V herself won’t be cruising down this weekend, our amazing crew of volunteers will be at the Olympia Wooden Boat Festival this Saturday and Sunday! ⚓️

Come say hi, learn about our 102-year-old steamship, and find out how you can get involved — whether you’re a fan of history, wooden boats, or just love being out on the water. We’d love to meet you!

📍Olympia, WA
🗓️ May 11–12

Today’s the last day of — your chance to help keep the historic steamship VIRGINIA V sailing strong!Every dollar suppo...
05/07/2025

Today’s the last day of — your chance to help keep the historic steamship VIRGINIA V sailing strong!

Every dollar supports preservation, education, and unforgettable community programs aboard Seattle’s last wooden-hull steamship.

Let’s make a real impact together — donate now and be part of history in motion. Thank you for your support!

Ever wonder what it’s like to work on a real steamship? The Virginia V Foundation is looking for interns to join our Dec...
04/28/2025

Ever wonder what it’s like to work on a real steamship? The Virginia V Foundation is looking for interns to join our Deck and Engineering teams!

Get hands-on experience maintaining a 100-year-old National Historic Landmark, learn traditional maritime skills, and work alongside seasoned crew members who keep the steam engine running and the ship sailing.

If you’re ready to dive into maritime heritage and develop real-world skills, apply by May 18 on our website! (Link in in bio)

Ever wanted to volunteer with the Virginia V but didn’t quite feel called to engineering or deck crew? If you’ve got a p...
04/14/2025

Ever wanted to volunteer with the Virginia V but didn’t quite feel called to engineering or deck crew? If you’ve got a passion for history, fun facts, and sharing stories, we want you! Help bring the legacy of this historic steamship to life during open ships and cruises.

Join our crew of storytellers—volunteer as a docent today!

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Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park
Seattle, WA
98109

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