National Historic Landmark

RELIEF (lightship)

Kirkland, King County, Washington
Listed
April 22, 1975
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001852

About this property

Light Vessel Number 83 (LV-83) Swiftsure is a lightship and museum ship owned by Northwest Seaport in Seattle, Washington. Launched in 1904 at Camden, New Jersey and in active service until 1960 after serving on all five of the American west coast's lightship stations, it is the oldest surviving lightship in the United States, the only one still fitted with its original steam engine, and the last lightship with wooden decks. LV-83 was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989, and has been undergoing major restoration since 2008.

Location

Kirkland, King County, Washington
47.62818, -122.33671

Categories

COMMERCETRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was RELIEF (lightship) listed on the National Register?

RELIEF (lightship) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 1975.

What type of historic resource is RELIEF (lightship)?

RELIEF (lightship) is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is RELIEF (lightship) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. RELIEF (lightship) has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for RELIEF (lightship)?

The period of significance for RELIEF (lightship) is recorded as the industrial era.

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