From the Port of PT
Doug Lockhart retires after 31 years at the Port of PT
After a nearly 31 year career at the Port of Port Townsend, Doug Lockhart is preparing to make his final haul out as Hoist & Yard Manager, retiring at the end of February.
Join us at Doug Lockhart’s Retirement Party!
Friday, February 27, 2015, 4:45 at the Pourhouse.
Snacks and cake. No-Host Bar!
The Port Townsend native got his start in the marine trades with Skookum Marine, building decks and working on bodywork on fiberglass boats. As Skookum’s business began to wind down, Doug learned of an opening at the Port.
Back then, the hiring process was extensive:
“Gus (Gustafson – The Port’s harbormaster) threw the application at me and said ‘you’re hired!’”