The Nordic Heritage Museum has an exciting announcement for all "Deadliest Catch" fans out there. On May 22, the Nordic Heritage Museum is offering the unique opportunity to attend a private tour and seafood barbecue aboard Sig Hansen’s famous vesselThe Northwestern at the docks of Pacific Fishermen Shipyard.

The Northwestern crew will be onboard for an alder-smoked seafood BBQ featuring Alaskan King Crab.

Maritime Brewery will provide its special brew to complement the crab and beef sliders will be available for landlubbers. Autographed copies of Sig Hansen’s new book "North by Northwestern: A Seafaring Family on Deadly Alaskan Waters" will be available for sale at the event.

“This will be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to share the catch with the crew of the iconic vessel that has captured the imagination of the entire world,” said Eric Nelson, CEO of the Nordic Heritage Museum.

The “Deadliest Catch” has become one of television’s most-watched programs, with millions of followers. The show portrays the real life events aboard fishing vessels in the Bering Sea during the Alaskan crab fishing seasons.

The Northwestern was built in Seattle in 1977 and was originally owned by Sig’s father, Norwegian fisherman Sverre Hansen. All three of his sons followed the family tradition of fishing. Sig Hansen, the eldest, took over as captain of the Northwestern full time in 1990. Under his leadership, the Northwestern boasts an astounding record of never having suffered a death at sea. The Hansens are active members of Ballard’s Norwegian community and longtime supporters of the Nordic Heritage Museum.

The tour and barbecue aboard the Northwestern are being held as a fundraiser for the Museum. Space is limited for this very special event.

Date: Sunday, May 22, 2011
Place: Pacific Fishermen Shipyard in Ballard
Address: 5351 24th Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98107-4196
Time: 12:00 pm:
Cost: $100 per person, kids under 12 free
For Reservations: rsvp@nordicmuseum.org, or 206.789.5707 ext. 10