Relief (lightship)
Ship of the in Kirkland, Washington. Added to the National Register in 1975, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
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.
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The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | Central Waterfront at Moss Bay, Kirkland, WA |
| County | King County |
| Listed | Apr 23, 1975 |
| Listed for | Commerce, Transportation, Architecture, Social history |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | "Blunts"; "San Fransisco" |
| Reference number | 75001852 |
| Type of place | lightvessel, preserved watercraft |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, Seattle Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Central Waterfront at Moss Bay, Kirkland, WA |
| Coordinates | 47.6282° N, 122.3367° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park · 2 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Falls View Campground 30 miles · Interrorem Cabin 31 miles · Collins Campground 32 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Relief (lightship) listed on the National Register?
Apr 23, 1975. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Relief (lightship)?
Yes. Relief (lightship) is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Relief (lightship)?
Central Waterfront at Moss Bay, Kirkland, King County, Washington. The nearest national park unit is Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, 2 miles away.
Source: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Where is the nomination form for Relief (lightship)?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Relief (lightship)?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Falls View Campground, 30 miles away. Interrorem Cabin is 31 miles away, and Collins Campground is 32 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Relief (lightship)?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 75001852. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.