Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society
(Operates the Youth Maritime Training Association - YMTA)
Address:
PO Box 81142
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 812-5464
Contact:
Alicia Barnes, Director
Overview of Services:
In 2014 PSMHS (Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society) acquired the Youth Maritime Training Association (YMTA) with the goal of expanding our student outreach and engagement and preserving the maritime heritage of the Pacific Northwest. With the expansion of our mission and vision, we adopted the name Puget Sound Maritime (PSM), highlighting our focus on Heritage, Education, Research and Outreach (HERO).
The YMTA is a program that provides information, scholarship, and grant resources to students in the Puget Sound region. Founded in 1996 by Norm Manly, YMTA began as a single man’s passion for exposing students to boats and the water. Currently, YMTA awards six or seven scholarships per year, ranging from $1,000 – $5,000. We attend at least 24 college and career fairs and reach approximately 200 students each year.
