Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority, also known as Grays Harbor Historical Seaport is a government authority created in 1986 by the city of Aberdeen, Washington, as a 501(c)(3) corporation. It was created to commemorate Washington's centennial of statehood. Operations began in 1987 with the purpose of building and operating a full-scale reproduction of the 18th-century brig Lady Washington. Additional goals were to build and operate a maritime museum to promote tourism and economic development in the Grays Harbor area, and to provide educational programs for schools and communities.
The authority owns and operates a fleet of vessels.
Current vessels:
Former vessels:
The Seaport Landing is a 38-acre riverfront property formerly used as a sawmill by Weyerhaeuser and donated to GHHSA in 2013. Plans are to build a mixed-use waterfront development with six major project elements
Addressing the impacts resulting from over 100 years of industrial use. Notably diesel and oil in groundwater, shoreline hazardous waste and wood waste accumulation.
An interactive learning center designed for school age children and families to learn about the maritime history and ecology of Grays Harbor.
Multi-purpose trail with activity nodes and interpretive elements that integrates habitat enhancement along the shoreline.
Riverfront accommodations for tourists and dining for visitors and locals.
Construction of a floating dock adjacent to an existing fixed pier to improve accessibility to the tall ships during the range of tides. Creation of a public boat launch operated by the city of Aberdeen.
Renovation of existing industrial building for use as a maritime trade school in partnership with Grays Harbor Community College.