National Historic Landmark

VIRGINIA V

Seattle, King County, Washington
Listed
April 23, 1973
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73001875

About this property

The steamship Virginia V is the last operational example of a Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet steamer. She was once part of a large fleet of small passenger and freight carrying ships that linked the islands and ports of Puget Sound in Washington state in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is a Seattle landmark and a National Historic Landmark. Her original route was between the cities of Tacoma and Seattle, along the West Pass (also known as Colvos Passage) between Vashon Island and the Kitsap Peninsula. Today the ship operates from Heritage Wharf at Lake Union Park in Seattle.

Location

4250 21st Ave., W.
Seattle, King County, Washington
47.62818, -122.33706

Categories

ARCHITECTUREMARITIME HISTORYTRANSPORTATIONCOMMERCE
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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

Puget Sound War — Battle of Seattle (January 26, 1856)
1856Indian Wars
1.5 mi
Yakama War — Battle of Seattle
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1.5 mi

Questions about this property

When was VIRGINIA V listed on the National Register?

VIRGINIA V was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 23, 1973.

What type of historic resource is VIRGINIA V?

VIRGINIA V is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is VIRGINIA V a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. VIRGINIA V 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 VIRGINIA V?

The period of significance for VIRGINIA V is recorded as the industrial era.

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