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Maine Maritime Museum’s New Blacksmith Exhibit
BATH, Maine, July 22…When the ribbon is cut for the Kenneth D. Kramer Blacksmith Shop Exhibit during a member’s reception on Friday, August 15, it will mark the latest transformative addition to Maine Maritime Museum’s campus and will complete the curated story of the historic …
Maritime Book Sale
The Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society is having an online maritime book sale through eBay. The link to their ‘store’: http://www.ebay.com/usr/psmaritimehs …
NOAA’s Wreck & Obstructions Database
Coast Survey improves access to data on thousands of wrecks and obstructions …
Maritime Heritage Grants Available
Tim Runyan, chair of the National Maritime Alliance, announced that monies are now available for the second round of maritime heritage grants. The National Park Service will make the formal announcement on Monday but meanwhile you can access more information at http://www.nps.gov/maritime/grants/intro.htm Approximately $1,700,000 is available …
Navy Artifacts Getting New Home
From Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division RICHMOND, Va. (NNS) — The Navy announced the planned consolidation of its historic artifacts from multiple locations into a tailored facility located in Richmond, Va. Naval artifacts are currently housed in separate facilities in Washington D.C., Springfield, …
USCG Report on Bounty Sinking
U.S. COAST GUARD RELEASES REPORT OF INVESTIGATION OF THE SINKING OF THE TALL SHIP BOUNTY WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Coast Guard released its report of investigation of the October 2012 sinking of the tall ship Bounty, during which one crewmember died and another remains missing and is …
NHA Hires Michael R. Harrison as Robyn & John Davis Chief Curator
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael R. Harrison in the position of Robyn & John Davis Chief Curator. Harrison will officially begin his duties in his new role on Monday, June 30, 2014. “The collections and properties of …
The American Lightship Museum Opens
The Overfalls Foundation in Lewes, Delaware announced the opening of the American Lightship Museum at a ceremony on June 4, 2014. The Foundation is also the home of the Lightship Overfalls (LV-118), a recently designated National Historic Landmark, and the Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame …
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Selects New President
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) has announced Kristen Greenaway of Durham, NC will serve as the fifth President of the 49-year old non-profit institution. Current CBMM President Langley Shook announced his retirement in late 2013, and will remain on board until Greenaway’s start, which …
Dates for CAMM’s 2015 Annual Meeting
Save these dates! CAMM’s 2015 Annual Meeting will be hosted by the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, San Pedro, California, on April 13 -14. Details will be forthcoming when available …
Update on South Street Seaport
The following was shared at the recent CAMM meeting by Ron Oswald South Street Seaport Museum continues and is, by many measures, alive and well! Just off a highly successful Spring Revival weekend, two of the larger ships are once again open to the public, the …
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