Captain "Skipper" Shields
John Shields with a Sextant
John Shields, everyone affectionately called "Skipper," was the proud Captain of the Sophie Christensen— the shining flagship of the Pacific Coast Cod Fishing Co. Fleet. She was a majestic 4-masted schooner— just take a moment to look at her picture and feel the spirit of her greatness.
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Maritime Museum
Maritime Museum
19010 Front St NE
Poulsbo, WA, 98370
Regular Hours
Daily, 10am - 4pm
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(June/July/August)
Daily, 10am-5pm
Heritage Museum
19020 Front Street
Poulsbo, WA, 98370
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Sun 11am-3pm
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317 NW Lindvig Way
Poulsbo, WA, 98370
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1st Saturday of the Month,
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200 Moe Street, 2nd Floor
Poulsbo, WA, 98370
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By appointment only
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