Subseries V documents the history and administration of Seattle's Christmas Ship. The Christmas Ship, which began operating in 1948, is a holiday cruise around Lake Washington, Lake Union, and the Shilshole harbor area. Supported by community donations, the ship carries Christmas carolers whose singing is broadcast to the shore. The Department of Parks and Recreation decorates the ship and arranges details of the voyage. The Christmas Ship records include correspondence, promotional materials and press releases, cruise schedules, news clippings, financial statements, and reports.

Records are arranged chronologically.