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In the Pages of Sea History 175
Here’s what’s in the pages of Sea History 175: Fiddler’s Green: George F. Bass (1938–2021), by Warren Riess Often called the “Father of Underwater Archaeology,” George Bass died on…
NMHS 58th Annual Meeting – Philadelphia 30 July-1 August 2021
Registration & Sponsorship >> Welcome The Trustees of the National Maritime Historical Society are delighted to invite members to join us for our 58th Annual Meeting the weekend of 30…
NMHS Cruise on the Mississippi River – 12-19 March 2022
Cruise Brochure >> Early Booking Discounted Cruise Rate Link >> New Orleans, Louisiana to Memphis, Tennessee Support the National Maritime Historical Society and join NMHS leadership in 2022 for…
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In the Pages of Sea History 175
Here’s what’s in the pages of Sea History 175: Fiddler’s Green: George F. Bass (1938–2021), by Warren Riess Often called the “Father of Underwater Archaeology,” George Bass died on…
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Blackbeard: Edward Teach
Is Blackbeard’s Skull in a Museum? Some people believe that a drinking muglocked in the vaults of a museum in Salem, Massachusetts is made from the skull of Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard the Pirate. Coated with silver and wrapped in mystery, the artifact was handed over to the Peabody Essex Museum by the…
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