The brig Lady Washington and the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain, fresh from a seven-month tour of California ports, will visit Coos Bay May 6-8 for educational programs and tours for the general public. Students from locals schools will learn how 18th century mariners lived on the high seas by raising a sail, hearing sea stories and singing authentic work songs.

The ships are scheduled to arrive in Coos Bay at approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6. They will tie up at Coos Bay City Dock, 200 South Bayshore Drive. The ship plan to will fire a cannon salute as they pull up to the dock.

Crew in period costume will welcome visits from the public on these dates and times: May 6-8, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. all days. A $3 donation per person is appreciated.

The ships originally were scheduled to arrive a few days earlier, but mechanical problems and poor weather conditions during visits to Eureka and Crescent City, Calif., this month required a schedule change.

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain are scheduled to depart Coos Bay the evening of May 8. All schedules are subject to change without notice. People are asked to confirm before boarding by calling (800) 200-5239. Details about Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, including specifications, and the histories of both ships, are available at http://www.historicalseaport.org.

For more information, contact Joe Follansbee, (360) 589-0766 or e-mail at jfollansbee@historicalseaport.org