Question for naval architects, historians and shipyardians: how did yards 100 years ago define the draught marked on their drawings? I've run into issues while drawing a couple of old ships in CAD.
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September 30, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Question for naval architects, historians and shipyardians: how did yards 100 years ago define the draught marked on their drawings? I've run into issues while drawing a couple of old ships in CAD.
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It's #BlackHistoryMonth! Visit shiphistory.org/category/bla... to find free, standards-aligned lesson plans. #MaritimeHistory #shiphistory #blackhistory
February 3, 2026 at 1:21 PM
It's #BlackHistoryMonth! Visit shiphistory.org/category/bla... to find free, standards-aligned lesson plans. #MaritimeHistory #shiphistory #blackhistory
Did you know that some of our members are also authors? Here are just some of the books. We are proud of the collective knowledge our members bring to our organization.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Did you know that some of our members are also authors? Here are just some of the books. We are proud of the collective knowledge our members bring to our organization.
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You can find historic films from our collection on our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@shiphistory. Subscribe to stay up to date on our #shiphistory films.
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March 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
You can find historic films from our collection on our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@shiphistory. Subscribe to stay up to date on our #shiphistory films.
From the D. Jordan Berson Collection at SSHSA Archives.
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April 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
From the D. Jordan Berson Collection at SSHSA Archives.
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We would also like to thank those over the years that have commented and helped us to provide better records for these historic films. These historic films with updated descriptions can now be found on our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@ShipHistory.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:35 PM
We would also like to thank those over the years that have commented and helped us to provide better records for these historic films. These historic films with updated descriptions can now be found on our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@ShipHistory.
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This photo of a seaman's cabin on a collier built and owned by the Britsh Electricity Authority has a bedspread with a monogram 'FBC' that seems to be unrelated to the ship's owners.
Any thoughts on what company this might represent? Circa 1950-70.
This photo of a seaman's cabin on a collier built and owned by the Britsh Electricity Authority has a bedspread with a monogram 'FBC' that seems to be unrelated to the ship's owners.
Any thoughts on what company this might represent? Circa 1950-70.
March 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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This photo of a seaman's cabin on a collier built and owned by the Britsh Electricity Authority has a bedspread with a monogram 'FBC' that seems to be unrelated to the ship's owners.
Any thoughts on what company this might represent? Circa 1950-70.
This photo of a seaman's cabin on a collier built and owned by the Britsh Electricity Authority has a bedspread with a monogram 'FBC' that seems to be unrelated to the ship's owners.
Any thoughts on what company this might represent? Circa 1950-70.
Learn about the elements of color in interior design by examining Jack Heaney’s work on the NS SAVANNAH at shiphistory.org/2019/06/12/j....
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Jack Heaney & the Interior Design of the NS Savannah - Steamship Historical Society
Teach your students about Jack Heaney and color in interior design and have them complete assignments using his work on the NS Savannah.
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May 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Learn about the elements of color in interior design by examining Jack Heaney’s work on the NS SAVANNAH at shiphistory.org/2019/06/12/j....
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October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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On February 21, 1920, the Imperator made her first voyage from Liverpool to New York under the Cunard flag. The following year, Cunard changed her name to Berengaria.
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February 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
On February 21, 1920, the Imperator made her first voyage from Liverpool to New York under the Cunard flag. The following year, Cunard changed her name to Berengaria.
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She was officially stricken from Naval records in the fall of 1945 and scrapped at Port Newark, NJ between October 1946 and December 1948.
Image: "Normandie Fire," silk screen print by artist Ernest Hopf, 1942. SSHSA Art Collection.
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Image: "Normandie Fire," silk screen print by artist Ernest Hopf, 1942. SSHSA Art Collection.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
She was officially stricken from Naval records in the fall of 1945 and scrapped at Port Newark, NJ between October 1946 and December 1948.
Image: "Normandie Fire," silk screen print by artist Ernest Hopf, 1942. SSHSA Art Collection.
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Image: "Normandie Fire," silk screen print by artist Ernest Hopf, 1942. SSHSA Art Collection.
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Was the Titanic cursed because its hull number read "no pope" backwards? Captain Titanic investigates the claim.
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Captain Titanic #13: A "No Pope" curse?
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January 31, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Was the Titanic cursed because its hull number read "no pope" backwards? Captain Titanic investigates the claim.
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#OnThisDay in 1956, SSHSA members pose in front of the steam tug BALTIMORE after a tour onboard. This year, our 90th for the organization, we continue to have group activities for our friends and supporters planned!
Image: Edward O. Clark Collection, SSHSA Archives.
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Image: Edward O. Clark Collection, SSHSA Archives.
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June 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM
#OnThisDay in 1956, SSHSA members pose in front of the steam tug BALTIMORE after a tour onboard. This year, our 90th for the organization, we continue to have group activities for our friends and supporters planned!
Image: Edward O. Clark Collection, SSHSA Archives.
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Image: Edward O. Clark Collection, SSHSA Archives.
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With our 90th anniversary and Veteran's Day landing in the same week, we wanted to highlight a founding member who also served in World War II. R. Loren Graham was fascinated with steamboats from an early age, living in Boston and on the North Shore.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
With our 90th anniversary and Veteran's Day landing in the same week, we wanted to highlight a founding member who also served in World War II. R. Loren Graham was fascinated with steamboats from an early age, living in Boston and on the North Shore.
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🔍 Can you name this ship? Clue 1: She weighs over 23,000 gross tons
Clue 2: Operated by Seabourn Cruise Line
Clue 3: Carries 264+ passengers Drop your guess below! Answer in the link 👇
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Clue 2: Operated by Seabourn Cruise Line
Clue 3: Carries 264+ passengers Drop your guess below! Answer in the link 👇
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July 29, 2026 at 12:01 AM
🔍 Can you name this ship? Clue 1: She weighs over 23,000 gross tons
Clue 2: Operated by Seabourn Cruise Line
Clue 3: Carries 264+ passengers Drop your guess below! Answer in the link 👇
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Clue 2: Operated by Seabourn Cruise Line
Clue 3: Carries 264+ passengers Drop your guess below! Answer in the link 👇
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The two discuss the ships impacted by the storm from its beginning, in the Caribbean, in Galveston, and to the Great Lakes and beyond. You can hear the full interview on our podcast Ship History Radio. Visit shiphistory.org/radio/ and subscribe to our YouTube channel @ShipHistory.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The two discuss the ships impacted by the storm from its beginning, in the Caribbean, in Galveston, and to the Great Lakes and beyond. You can hear the full interview on our podcast Ship History Radio. Visit shiphistory.org/radio/ and subscribe to our YouTube channel @ShipHistory.
This film was produced by the Steamship Historical Society of America and edited by Education Director Aimee Bachari. Watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7z2....
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Learn more about SHIPS at shiphistory.org/ships.
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SHIPS - Women in Commercial Fishing: Perspectives From Point Judith, RI
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September 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Find this Common Core Standards-aligned lesson plan at shiphistory.org/2023/02/15/f....
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The Floating Freedom School - Steamship Historical Society
Use this lesson to compare tactics to evade unjust laws just before the Civil War and during the Civil Rights Movement.
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February 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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RT askhistorians "Did the Greeks and Romans name their ships as we do? https://redd.it/48gt0f #ShipHistory #NavalHist"
November 9, 2024 at 5:24 AM
RT askhistorians "Did the Greeks and Romans name their ships as we do? https://redd.it/48gt0f #ShipHistory #NavalHist"
🚢 Mystery Ship! Think you know your cruise ships? Clue 1: She weighs over 93,000 gross tons
Clue 2: Operated by Carnival Cruise Line
Clue 3: Carries 2,260+ passengers Who is she? Comment your guess — answer revealed at the link!
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Clue 2: Operated by Carnival Cruise Line
Clue 3: Carries 2,260+ passengers Who is she? Comment your guess — answer revealed at the link!
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June 29, 2026 at 12:01 AM
🚢 Mystery Ship! Think you know your cruise ships? Clue 1: She weighs over 93,000 gross tons
Clue 2: Operated by Carnival Cruise Line
Clue 3: Carries 2,260+ passengers Who is she? Comment your guess — answer revealed at the link!
#CarnivalCruiseLine #ShipNerd #ShipHistory #NauticalQuiz #MysteryShip
Clue 2: Operated by Carnival Cruise Line
Clue 3: Carries 2,260+ passengers Who is she? Comment your guess — answer revealed at the link!
#CarnivalCruiseLine #ShipNerd #ShipHistory #NauticalQuiz #MysteryShip