We’re Building a Seine Skiff for Historic Purse Seiner Veteran
Every Purse Seiner needs a Seine Skiff!
Gig Harbor’s Skansie Shipbuilding Company built Veteran in 1926 and for her 100th birthday the BoatShop is building a H.C. Hanson designed Seine Skiff.
Veteran northbound for the Salmon Banks off San Juan Island. - K. Ollar Photo 1961
Enlarged view of Veteran’s wooden seine skiff circa 1961- K. Ollar Photo 1961
Come volunteer, donate or just drop by and follow the progress. Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9am to 1pm.
The Seine Skiff building project is led by experienced Shipwright Bill Isaac and BoatShop board member Jaime Storkman, also nour Community Boat Restoration Program for Women leader. Ladies, come join the women’s group on Wednesdays. All volunteers are welcome to volunteer and lend a hand on Thursdays.
Seine Skiff Project Update
BoatShop volunteers and Seine Skiff program leaders Bill Isaac and Jaime Storkman finishing the fairing of the seine skiff's frames and are fitting the skiff's transom.
