Wawona was an American three-masted, fore-and-aft schooner that sailed from 1897 to 1947 as a lumber carrier and fishing vessel based in Puget Sound.

She was one of the last survivors of the sailing schooners in the West Coast lumber trade to San Francisco from Washington, Oregon, and Northern California.

[4] Wawona was built near Eureka, California on Humboldt Bay by Hans Ditlev Bendixsen, who was one of the most important West Coast shipbuilders of the late 19th century.

[4] The pier features several other historically important ships and is adjacent to the Center for Wooden Boats which provides educational experiences in maritime history.

[11] Since 1964, despite thousands of volunteer hours, numerous fundraising efforts and plenty of enthusiasm from a small core of the Wawona’s fans, there was never enough money available to completely repair the vessel.

By 2005, because of water intrusion that was followed by beetle infestation, a full restoration was estimated at $15 million, and so a decision was made to demolish her after saving portions such as the captain’s cabin.