Some Stories Refuse to Sink
The Sara Has Docked In Astoria
In the summer of 2026, The Sara will be docked in Astoria, Oregon, where visitors can see her and follow her restoration journey.
While she is not yet open for public tours, this move represents a major milestone in preserving her future.
Before The Sara can safely welcome guests aboard, critical funding is needed for insurance, dockage, restoration work, permits, safety improvements, and ongoing preservation.
Every donation helps move us closer to that goal.
A Ship Worth Saving
Long before fiberglass hulls, GPS navigation, and modern marinas, ships like The Sara worked the waters of the Pacific Northwest. They carried people, cargo, supplies, and stories through some of the most challenging coastal waters in America. Most of those vessels have long since disappeared. The Sara remains.
Weathered by time. Scarred by decades at sea. Still here.
Not as a museum piece. Not as a replica. The real thing.
The Sara has survived storms, changing industries, economic downturns, changing ownership, and the passage of time itself. What happens next depends on people who believe some things are worth preserving.
Because once a vessel like this is lost, it doesn't come back.
The craftsmanship. The history. The connection to a different era. Gone forever.
Today, we are working to secure The Sara's future through restoration, preservation, insurance, dockage, mechanical repairs, and the countless details required to keep a historic vessel alive and prepare her for future public access. This is not simply about maintaining a ship. It is about protecting a tangible piece of Pacific Northwest history before it slips away.
History is easy to overlook when it's trapped inside a book. It's different when you can stand beside it. Touch it. Look up at it. Feel the weight of what came before us.
The Sara is more than timber, steel, and rigging. She is a reminder that great things are built by ordinary people willing to do difficult things. The fishermen, shipbuilders, sailors, craftsmen, and families who came before us left behind more than stories. They left behind a legacy.
Now we have an opportunity to preserve it.
Every gift helps support insurance, dockage, restoration, preservation, safety improvements, and the work required to ensure The Sara remains part of our shared story for generations to come.
Some stories deserve to be remembered.
The Sara deserves to be saved.
Our mission is simple: keep The Sara visible, keep The Sara protected, and keep The Sara moving forward.
Help Bring The Sara Back to Life
Every donation directly supports the work required to preserve this historic vessel, including insurance, dockage, restoration, preservation, mechanical repairs, safety improvements, permits, compliance, and future public access.
The people who save historic ships are rarely large institutions. They're families, builders, craftsmen, dreamers, history lovers, and people who refuse to watch something valuable disappear.
If The Sara's story speaks to you, we'd be honored to have you aboard.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps write the next chapter of her story and brings us one step closer to securing her future for generations to come.
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FAQs
Is The Sara currently open for public tours?
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Not yet. The Sara is currently in the preservation and restoration phase. Our goal is to secure the funding, insurance, dockage, permits, and improvements needed before opening her to the public.
Where is The Sara located?
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The Sara will be docked in Astoria, Oregon, where visitors can view her from the dock and follow her restoration progress.
What will my donation support?
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Donations directly support insurance, dockage, restoration, preservation, mechanical repairs, safety improvements, permits, compliance requirements, and future public access.
Is my donation tax deductible?
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At this time, donations are contributions toward the preservation and restoration of The Sara. Please consult your tax professional regarding your specific situation.
Why does a historic ship need funding?
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Historic vessels require ongoing maintenance, insurance, dockage, repairs, and regulatory compliance. Without continued support, many historic ships are lost forever.
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