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Lady Washington is a replica of an 18th century merchant sloop, also called Lady Washington. Built in Aberdeen, Washington, she’s appeared in “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” and “Star Trek Generations.” Her crew is accustomed to wintering over in Sacramento, California’s sunny weather, but her diesel engine (yup, they don’t sail everywhere) no longer meets California’s emission standards. So they’re stuck in Washington’s cold, wet winter hoping to raise money for the $100,000 replacement engine. An anonymous benefactor has already provided 78% of the funds.

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