Maritime News

A 19th-century shipwreck is filled with Champagne bottles and Sweden won’t allow anyone a sip

A 19th-century shipwreck is filled with Champagne bottles and Sweden won’t allow anyone a sip

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — No one will be allowed to fish out any of the nearly 100 bottles of 19th-century Champagne and mineral water nestled in a shipwreck off southern . . .  Read More »

“Bringing Shipwrecks to Life” Exhibit opens at Wisconsin Maritime Museum

“Bringing Shipwrecks to Life” Exhibit opens at Wisconsin Maritime Museum

March 16 – Nov 6, 2023

Experience spectacular Great Lakes shipwrecks brought to life by world-renowned underwater photographer, Becky Schott and Liquid Productions. Through . . .  Read More »

Bark Europa Tips in South African Dry Dock

Bark Europa Tips in South African Dry Dock

On May 20, 2023 the Bark Europa severely heeled over in dry dock while being returned to the water during scheduled maintenance. Damage to the ship is still being assessed; . . .  Read More »

Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting

Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting

The Carolina Maritime Model Society is meeting today, 28 October 2023 at the North Carolina Maritime Museums in Beaufort, North Carolina.

The Carolina Maritime Model Society . . .  Read More »

Thursday’s 20 July Seminar: Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution with Eric Jay Dolin

Thursday’s 20 July Seminar: Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution with Eric Jay Dolin

The NMHS Seminar Series Presents

Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution
with Best Selling Author Eric Jay Dolin

Just chosen as a finalist for the 2023 book award . . .  Read More »

National Lighthouse Museum Seeking Maritime Musicians

National Lighthouse Museum Seeking Maritime Musicians

Linda Dianto, Executive Director of The National Lighthouse Museum in Staten Island, New York is seeking experienced maritime-themed musicians for a new program that she would like to begin. She is . . .  Read More »

U.S. Brig Niagara Sailing Season To End Early

U.S. Brig Niagara Sailing Season To End Early

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) and the Flagship Niagara League (FNL) regretfully announce that the remainder of the U.S. Brig Niagara’s 2023 . . .  Read More »