Alki Lighthouse Tours
Members of Flotilla 24 volunteer their time on summer weekeds to give tours of the Alki Lighthouse to the public. Tours are given Saturday and Sunday afternoons 12:30 to 3:30 from Memorial Day weekend through the last weekend of August. Contact Craig Smith at 206-841-3519 for reservations. |
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This plaque documents the history of the lighthouse. The lighthouse is still officially in service. |
| Flotilla Commander Craig Smith and Alki Outreach Coordinator Maria Dittberner prepare for the day's visitors. |
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| Craig welocmes the first visitors of the day to the lighthouse property. |
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| Craig explains the history and the current use of the lighthouse and grounds to an interested audience. |
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| Lyn talks to a tour group about the lighthouse. She is uniquely qualified to lead these tours because she actually lived on the grounds when her father was stationed in the Puget Sound area. |
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| Flotilla 24 maintains a gift shop and a large selection of recreational boating safety material. |
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It is a wonderful experience to work in a beautiful place like the Alki Lighthouse. If you are a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in the Puget Sound area and would like to help out with this effort feel free to volunteer for a shift, if you aren't a member but may be interested contact our Personnel Services Officer Matt Brannock or click here for more information about the USCG Auxiliary. |
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In September, Flotilla 24 will be starting a new Coxswain and Boat Crew Academy for members interesting in participating in Surface Operations. - Click here to learn more about becoming Boat Crew Qualified - |
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