96th Annual Fleet Blessing

On Sunday, March 17th, the 96th Annual Blessing of the Fleet took place at the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial in Fishermen’s Terminal.

Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial - Fishermen’s Terminal - Ballard

Hosted by Ballard First Lutheran Church, ELCA - Pastor Erik Weiberg

Words of Greetings from Civic Leaders:

  • Tanja Woo, Seattle City Council

  • Jorge L. Baron, King County Council

  • Noel Frame, Senator 36th Legislative District - Seattle

  • Shayna Daitch, Seattle Director, Senator Patty Murray

  • Hamdi Mohamed, Port of Seattle Commissioner

  • Stephanie Jones Stebbins, Director Maritime, Port of Seattle

Jorge L. Baron read a proclamation from the King County Council: Link to follow.

Pastor Erik Weiberg, “We are honored to be part of this long-standing fishing tradition, leading the community in Seattle each year as we send the fleet with our best thoughts, wishes, and prayers.“ This year marks Pastor Weiberg’s 28th year blessing the fleet at Fishermen’s Terminal.

Kristian Uri