Yet ANOTHER anniversary at sea

Before we get back to focusing on West Seattle’s present & future … one more bit about the past … which also involves an event coming up this weekend. Ever heard of the SS Dix disaster? Till moments ago, neither had we; but the tale makes “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” sound mild. This Saturday, a boat full of folks will be out off Alki Point commemorating the Dix disaster’s centennial, and the Log House Museum (among others) says you’re invited. (Found a few more details on the museum’s site; this cruise follows the annual meeting of the SW Historical Society, at which a new exhibit about West Seattle’s maritime history will be previewed.)

2 Replies to "Yet ANOTHER anniversary at sea"

  • Angela November 14, 2006 (11:26 am)

    Pretty interesting story. I can’t believe I’ve lived in West Seattle for over 20 years and never heard of the SS Dix!

  • Jan S November 14, 2006 (5:54 pm)

    Angela, I’ve been here for 32 years…never heard of this either. It’s truly amazing how much Pacific Northwest history is wrapped around West Seattle…

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