History of Lightships
September 12, 2023, 10:00AM Lecture, 11:00AM Lightship Tour
Lecture - Ford Room at the Columbia River Maritime Museum
Lightship Tour - 17th Street Pier
Join Education Director Katy Menne for an overview history of lightships, including WLV-604.
She will discuss why lightships were used, the progression of the Columbia River Station, and what came after retirement.
After the presentation, visitors are encouraged to join Katy for a behind-the-scenes (including the engine room!) tour of
the Museum's own lightship Columbia (WLV-604) on the 17th Street Pier.
No registration required. Lecture and tour included with Museum Admission, MEMBERS are FREE!
(NOTE: Engine room space capacity is 10 adults. If more than 10 adults join the tour,
the Engine Room will be shown in groups so visitors may have to wait for this portion of the tour.)
September 12, 2023, 10:00AM Lecture, 11:00AM Lightship Tour
Lecture - Ford Room at the Columbia River Maritime Museum
Lightship Tour - 17th Street Pier
Join Education Director Katy Menne for an overview history of lightships, including WLV-604.
She will discuss why lightships were used, the progression of the Columbia River Station, and what came after retirement.
After the presentation, visitors are encouraged to join Katy for a behind-the-scenes (including the engine room!) tour of
the Museum's own lightship Columbia (WLV-604) on the 17th Street Pier.
No registration required. Lecture and tour included with Museum Admission, MEMBERS are FREE!
(NOTE: Engine room space capacity is 10 adults. If more than 10 adults join the tour,
the Engine Room will be shown in groups so visitors may have to wait for this portion of the tour.)
