Events
Opulent Crossings: Post War Tourism, Advertising, and Design
In celebration of the success of our inaugural digital exhibition, Advertising the United States: Discovering America's Flagship through Prints, Posters, and Advertisements, the SS United States Conservancy has put together an exciting and engaging panel discussion. Opulent Crossings: Post War Tourism, Advertising, and Design will bring together scholars and curators from multiple disciplines in order…
Classic Harbor Line Flotilla in Commemoration of the Great 9/11 Boatlift
Please join us in commemoration of 9/11 and the great boatlift of the day for a flotilla, lunch, and blessing of the fleet on Friday, 10 September in New York Harbor. We are honored that passage aboard Classic Harbor Line's fleet is being offered for this grand event with a ticket donation of $50 or…
Into the Labyrinth: A Cold War Adventure in Canada’s High Arctic
Cold War era intrigue. Navigation in the high Arctic. Local maritime history. British Columbia’s subsea industry. Working out on the Arctic ice pack. Bruce Butler will cover these topics on November 4 at 7:00 pm at his virtual presentation Into the Labyrinth. Bruce Butler played a key role in Project Spinnaker, a classified Canada-US defence…
Naval Historical Foundation Second Saturday
Join the Naval Historical Foundation with NMHS Distinguished Service Award honoree Dr. David F. Winkler as he provides a history of the Navy's first aircraft carrier USS LANGLEY based on his recent article in SEA HISTORY 178 (Spring 2022) entitled "USS LANGLEY and the Centennial of US Navy Carrier Aviation." Vice Admirals Robert F. Dunn…
39th Annual Northeast Ship Model Show & Conference
This year's event is hosted by the Philadelphia Ship Model Society at the Port n' Starboard Convention Center, Ocean Beach Park, New London, Connecticut on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Per previous conferences, there will be a large model display area with hobby vendors, a continental breakfast and excellent buffet luncheon, a featured speaker, various tabletop…
America’s Fireboat FIRE FIGHTER to make a splash in Boston Harbor at National Fire Protection Association’s 125th Anniversary and Conference
(May 16th, 2022— Boston, MA) Fire protection industry leader Telgian will celebrate The Fireboat Fire FighterMuseum by docking the historic vessel at the Moakley Courthouse Dock, at 1 Courthouse Way, in the Boston Harbor on June 6th in conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo®. At a welcoming event on June 6th at 10 a.m., attendees will…
“The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life’s Waves” With Shaun Tomson and Noah benShea
Santa Barbara, CA. May 1, 2022 – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) will present “The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life’s Waves,” an in-person lecture presentation by former World Surfing Champion, Shaun Tomson, and best-selling author and public philosopher, Noah benShea. This event, which coincides with the publication of…
Boating History Seminars at Classic Boat Festival, St. Michaels, MD June 17 & 18
Join us for two days of boating history seminars at the Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD. The festival features expert speakers from around the region, including special sessions on the 1955 Wreck of the Passenger Schooner Levin Marvel (sister ship of Victory Chimes); the…
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Hosting Summer Sea Glass Pop-Up Events
Santa Barbara, CA. June 1, 2022 - The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM), in cooperation with the Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival, is hosting Sea Glass Pop-Ups on Sunday, July 3 and Saturday, August 13, 2022, on the museum’s patio overlooking the Harbor. These events are free and open to the public from 10…
The History and Importance of Hydrography
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is presenting “The History and Importance of Hydrography” on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 7 pm PT. This in-person presentation by Charles Brennan about the study of ocean and shoreline geography, its characteristics, and its importance will be held at the museum and registration is required. Cost is free…
Coast Guard Day aboard USS SLATER
Join the United States Coast Guard and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in celebrating the U.S. Coast Guard’s 232nd birthday Saturday, August 6th at 10 AM aboard USS SLATER. The Coast Guard’s actual birthday is the 4th, though we are waiting until Saturday to celebrate, with the hopes that more people will join us.…
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival & Author Penny Goetjen’s THE WOMAN UNDERWATER
Meet national award-winning mystery/suspense author Penny Goetjen at the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival featuring her new book, The Woman Underwater, a suspenseful thriller set in Connecticut, featuring the mysterious disappearance of a beloved husband, dad and teacher on a class trip to NYC. Someone knows something, but isn’t saying… Penny’s website: https://pennygoetjen.com/
Catalina Island Conservancy: 50 Years of Island Stewardship
Trust president Tony Budrovich shares Catalina Island’s storied past and bright future on the occasion of the conservancy’s golden anniversary. Honoring the Catalina Island Conservancy’s past and future roles in protecting the island’s natural beauty, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Catalina Island Conservancy: 50 Years of Island Stewardship,” a live talk to be…
Voice of Indie Podcast with USN Lt. Cmdr (ret.) Jerry Pait
Hear stories or call in and talk to retired USN Lt. Commander Jerry Pait and fellow submariner Robert G. Williscroft as they discuss Pait's new book: Lieutenant Commander Jerry Pait’s semi-autobiographical collection of sixty stories recounts his thirty years in and around the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet. Ranging from light-hearted to wrenching, all are poignant…
“Whales Without Walls: The Whale Sanctuary Project” A Presentation by Charles Vinick
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Whales Without Walls: The Whale Sanctuary Project” on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 7 pm PDT. This in-person lecture by Charles Vinick, Executive Director of the Whale Sanctuary Project, will tell the story of how the first natural seaside sanctuary for captive whales in North America is being…