Historical Mapping Projects
Shipwrecks of Lake Union
The Lake Union Mapping Project was a multi-year effort to locate and explore Seattle’s rich maritime history. Lake Union and its fishing, industry, and shipbuilding history is located in the heart of the city. To learn more about each wreck simply click on the pin and more information and a link to more images is provided.
Community Program This effort was supported by GUE Seattle, Maritime Documentation Society and DCS Films.
Wreck of the JE Boyden
Wreck of the Kahlenberg
Shipwrecks of Lake Washington
The Lake Washington Mapping Project is an ongoing multi-year effort to locate and explore the rich maritime history of the body of water establishing the eastern boundary of Seattle.
Lake Washington separates the grit and grunge of historical Seattle and the tech hubs of the “East Side”. To learn more about each wreck simply click on the pin and more information and a link to more images is provided. - NOTE: Data for this map is still being compiled.
A Collaborative Effort for the Community
Since 2006 Coastal Sensing & Survey has been exploring and mapping within Lake Washington. As technology access has advanced the imaging work and been consistently updated. This project has been supported by GUE Seattle, DCS Films and many community organizations.
