Three Sheets Northwest: Marine Expo opens this weekend at Qwest Field

The recession hasn’t dampened one of the longest-running maritime shows on the west coast, say organizers of the 42nd Annual Pacific Marine Expo, to be held in Seattle this weekend.

“We’re very fortunate,” show director Bob Callahan said. “A lot of shows across the country have been down, but this one has bucked the trend and stayed strong. The show is approximately the same size as last year.”

Billed by organizers as the largest and longest-running commercial marine trade show on the west coast, the expo will be held this Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 19 to 21, at Qwest Field Event Center and includes more than 425 exhibitors and events such as conferences, author appearances, happy hour gatherings and a documentary screening.

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