Our Fleet
The Sieann
Provided to SWV by the Shipwrights sister, Sieann Zoeger
Built in 1978 by Sieann’s father Paul and her Brother Don Bettger and named for Sieann herself, the Sieann is a 20’ masterpiece of beautifully carved wood, durable fiberglass, brass kevels/ cleats whose horns form viking warriors, as well as other ornate accents throughout the ship, and other various materials.
A testament to the extreme skill and bold tenacity of the Bettger family, she has withstood the test of time through solid construction and the loving protection of her namesake.
The Sieann - Sea Wolf Voyages Living History Museum Accession # 2024.1.1
For updates on our progress with the Sieann, please visit out Sieann Progress page
The Sær Feilan (aka Sea Pup)
Generously donated to SWV by the shipwrights wife and our Den Mother; Mary Bettger - the Scourge of the Salish Sea!
The Sær Feilan (Old Danish for Sea and Old norse for Wolfling, affectionately called the Sea Pup)
The snarling runt of the litter, the Sær Feilan, affectionately called the Sea Pup, is a 14’ færing that was built by the Bettger Family and named by boat building day-campers. Perfect as an exhibit on land, as a landing craft or for beginner sailing instruction, the Sea Pup will also be used to teach younger kids sailing, rowing and basic seamanship.
The Sær Feilan - Sea Wolf Voyages Living History Museum Accession # 2024.1.2
For updates on our progress with the Sea Pup, please visit out Sær Feilan Progress page
To see the big sister of these ships, see our Save the Osa! page!
The Shipwright
Don Bettger
Husband, Father, Educator, Master craftsman, Commodore in the Sea Scouts, Union Naval Officer in the Washington Civil War Association, and known to many as Admiral Stromcrow of the An Tir Navy in the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) Kingdom of An Tir, Don Bettger received his education at Everett High School where he excelled in art and acting, Everett Community College and Central Washington State College where he received his BA in teaching and was awarded a scholarship to Cranbrook Academy of Fine Arts in Bloomfield Hills, MI where he received his MFA. Among many other pursuits, Don worked as chief patternmaker at Urban Accessories, and through his company; Nordic Fine Floors, continued his master craftsmanship in the stately mansions in the Puget Sound area.
Truly a modern Renaissance/ Iron Age/ Middle Age/ Industrial Age/ Computer Age man, Don's creativity, artistry and passion continues to inspire and educate.
Don Bettger
July 26, 1944 - October 17, 2011
It is a tremendous honor for Sea Wolf Voyages to take up the mantle of caring for these ships.
Working with the crew of the Osa - it is our plan to sail these three sisters together once again, and to carry on Don's mission of using them to educate, enrich and entertain.
Sea Wolves Den Mother Mary Bettger, Sieann Zoeger and Sea Wolf Voyages President Paul Pedersen with the Sieann
2024
The Sieann and The Osa sail together for the first time in over 14 years
June 28, 2024
98th Annual Midsommar Event, Vasa Park, Bellevue, WA
