The Albert Boat’s Final Days in Seattle | Spokane News

The Albert, a century-old Icelandic gunboat turned Ballard waterfront eyesore, is finally facing eviction after a court order gives its owner until July 30th to remove it—or risk the city hauling it away at his expense. Once a hero of the Cod Wars and a tool for scientific missions, this derelict vessel has become a magnet for vandalism and even sank last year, requiring a Coast Guard-city rescue. Despite pandemic delays and repeated extensions, officials now demand accountability for public space disruption. The owner, battling shipyard shortages and regulatory hurdles, is working with a marine contractor to salvage and relocate the ship—though funding remains elusive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b12cc3d7ab7dbec0