Sea History Magazine

SEA HISTORY MAGAZINE

Balleship Texas BB-35 in dry dock, July 2023 Photo by Hunter Miertschin, courtesy Balleship Texas Foundation

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Our seafaring history comes alive in the pages of Sea History, the National Maritime Historical Society’s quarterly magazine. The pre-eminent journal of advocacy and education in our field, Sea History covers the world of maritime museums, sail training, key events and people in our maritime past, and the stories of everyday sailors past and present, and marine archaeology, with a national focus and an international scope, as well as these regular features:

Sea History for Kids is filled with fun facts about all things nautical, from puzzles and games to articles about animals and the astonishing variety of careers in the maritime world; there is always something new to learn and discover... Check out Sea History for Kids >>

Historic Ships on a Lee Shore highlights the plight of endangered vessels.

NMHS: A Cause in Motion keeps readers abreast of all that we do to further our mission to preserve and perpetuate the maritime history of the United States.

Marine Art News features original works by America’s most talented marine artists, illustrated with stunning full-color images.

 

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SH 030 Winter 1983

Sea History 30

Winter 1983
SH 029 Autumn 1983

Sea History 29

Autumn 1983
SH 028 Summer 1983

Sea History 28

Summer 1983
SH 027 Spring 1983

Sea History 27

Spring 1983
SH 026 Winter 1982-83

Sea History 26

Winter 1982-83
SH 025 Autumn 1982

Sea History 25

Autumn 1982
SH 024 Summer 1982

Sea History 24

Summer 1982
SH 023 Winter 1982

Sea History 23

Winter 1982
SH 022 Fall 1981

Sea History 22

Autumn 1981
SH 021 Summer 1981

Sea History 21

Summer 1981
SH 020 Spring 1981

Sea History 20

Spring 1981
SH 019 Winter 1980-81

Sea History 19

Winter 1980-81
SH 018 Autumn 1980

Sea History 18

Autumn 1980
SH 017 Summer 1980

Sea History 17

Summer 1980
SH 016 Winter 1980

Sea History 16

Winter 1979
SH 015 Fall 1979

Sea History 15

Autumn 1979