Tall Ship PALLADA Wood Print

Arthur FOSS Assisting tall ship PALLADA, Bellingham Bay July 1990.

Artist James Williamson, ASMA
Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists

Pallada showered with gifts, hosts and donated services in July 1990.
From the moment it first entered Bellingham Bay, the Soviet training sailing vessel Pallada sails were billowed by the warm, Whatcom County winds of hospitality. On the heels of a Goodwill Games stay in Seattle, the Pallada visit in Bellingham became a gift of goodwill from Americans to the Soviets.

FOSS Maritime sent tractor tug Arthur to bring the 356-foot-long ship to dock. The Port of Bellingham donated a free berth to the ship during its two-week stay. The International Longshore and Warehousemen's Union donated time to tie up the vessel at the Georgia Pacific dock. KGMI Radio's Bill Quern helped orchestrate a rousing welcome for the ship. A local bagpipe band heralded the arrival. The department of Fisheries took photographers out...

All images Copyright James R. Williamson Greetings all art lovers around the world. James R. Williamson, ASMA THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MARINE ARTISTS The Fellowship of the American society of Marine Artists have elected artist James R. Williamson as a Signature Member. The Fellows of the American Society of Marine Artist review portfolios and invite successful applicants to join a select group of artists with signature status. Those artists elected by the Fellows are entitled to use “ASMA” after their name on artwork and in publications. The jurors look for a cohesive portfolio that best represents the artist’s work including maritime art, marine life, coastline, marshes, wetlands, waterways, rivers, lakes, animals and flora....