SCHOONER WESTERN UNION PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC

KEY WEST, FL

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The Schooner Western Union Preservation Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in Key West, Florida. It is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the historic Schooner Western Union, a sailing vessel that played a significant role in the development of telecommunications in the United States.

Built in 1939, the Schooner Western Union was originally used to lay submarine cables in the Atlantic Ocean. In the 1960s, it was converted into a sail training vessel and used to teach students about sailing and navigation. After being retired in the 1980s, the schooner fell into disrepair and was eventually abandoned.

In 1995, a group of volunteers formed the Schooner Western Union Preservation Society Inc with the goal of restoring the vessel to its former glory. Over the years, the organization has raised funds, collected donations, and worked tirelessly to repair and maintain the schooner.

Today, the Schooner Western Union is a beloved piece of Key West's maritime history and is open to the public for tours, charters, and educational programs. The Schooner Western Union Preservation Society Inc continues to support the vessel through fundraising efforts and volunteer work, ensuring that this important piece of history is preserved for future generations to enjoy.

SCHOONER WESTERN UNION PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KEY WEST FL. US MID #8401200362

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 575,561 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact SCHOONER WESTERN UNION PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC

SCHOONER WESTERN UNION PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
202 R WILLIAM ST
KEY WEST
FL
33040-6645

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MID #	8401200362
Name	SCHOONER WESTERN UNION PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	205958968
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	575,561
REVENUE	575,561
LAT/LONG	24.564196, -81.764001
CODES	FIPS State Code: 12 FIPS County Code: 087 US Census Tract: 972500 US Census Block: 1053