#OnThisDay in 1912, the RMS TITANIC departed Southampton, England, for New York City with over 2,200 passengers and crew on its maiden voyage. Follow along as we share more #Titanic materials from our archive and collection over the coming days.

SSHSA Board of Director’s Secretary CDR Andrew Coggins, USN (RET) has attended the huge Seatrade Conference for many years. Thanks to his help, SSHSA’s flagship publication PowerShips magazine is now included in the digital publication bin at this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global.

SSHSA’s mission is driven by our commitment to innovative educational initiatives designed to captivate and inspire learners of all ages. We believe that education is a transformative force that empowers individuals, fosters curiosity, and ignites a passion for lifelong learning.

#OnThisDay in 1838, the GREAT WESTERN made its maiden voyage from Bristol to New York, first steamship purpose-built for crossing the Atlantic.

Our next issue of PowerShips will be hitting mailboxes soon. Launched in 1940 as The Steamboat Bill of Facts, this quarterly magazine has been published continuously since its inception. PowerShips isn’t just another maritime history magazine, it’s the ship history magazine.

#OnThisDay in 1917, the US formally entered WWI. Learn about dazzle in this interdisciplinary lesson plan that teaches students about art history and Picasso, war, camouflage, and women’s contribution to the war effort. Visit shiphistory.org/2022/06/27/t.... #MaritimeHistory

The SS LEVIATHAN photo album from the Elmo N. Pickerill Collection contain images of celebrities and other distinguished passengers. Learn more about this important collection at the SSHSA Archives with Curator Jordan Berson at youtu.be/jKRG3l8dtbM?.... #MaritimeHistory

More than halfway there—we're nearing the Posner Foundation's $75,000 match. We have less than $20,000 to go! Learn more and donate today at shiphistory.org/fullahead/. #MaritimeHistory

BRICKWRECKS - Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks is on exhibit now at Mystic Seaport Museum! Before you go check it out, try our lesson plan and learn about buoyancy, then use engineering skills to build a Lego boat and try to make it float. Learn more at shiphistory.org/2020/03/17/b....

Many thanks to Daniel Harrington for sharing his presentation of "Larchmont Remembered" at the Ship History Center this past Saturday. Attendees were treated to a talk that was interesting, engaging, and educational.

Listen to our new Ship History Radio episode, “Never too old to Serve”: The Life and Career of Captain Joe Wubbold, Part I at shiphistory.org/radio/ or wherever you get your podcasts. He served in the US Coast Guard for 34 years, commanding a series of 6 ships, the last one being an icebreaker.

It's TOMORROW!! We are thrilled to have Dan Harrington at the Ship History Center to present on the fascinating tale of the LARCHMONT sinking. We hope to see you at this FREE event. And if you're not local, don't worry! There is a Zoom option available: shiphistory.org/events/. #MaritimeHistory

Find all of our FREE educational resources that are Common Core Standards-aligned at shiphistory.org/category/com.... #Commoncore #lessonplans #freelessons #education #steamlessons

On June 21, 1945, twenty-four-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Ray had just completed her secretarial course in Detroit. She eagerly boarded the SS COLUMBIA with her classmates to celebrate at Bob-Lo Island Amusement Park.

Don't miss this FREE presentation on Saturday, March 28 at the Ship History Center (2500 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886) at 10:30 a.m., doors open at 10 a.m. Can't make it in person? That's ok! We have a Zoom option as well. Register for Zoom at shiphistory.org/events/. #MaritimeHistory

It's #WomensHistoryMonth! Learn about the history of women lighthouse keepers, 5 of whom worked in RI. Using the example of Ida Lewis, this lesson discusses 19th c gender ideals and how some women came to become lighthouse keepers. Visit shiphistory.org/2023/10/19/i.... #MaritimeHistory

We are making headway toward this major milestone and we need your help to get there. Donate today at shiphistory.org/fullahead/. Read on to learn what your support will provide... #MaritimeHistory

Spring is in the air!! That means our next issue of PowerShips is coming soon. Make sure your membership is up to date to get our quarterly magazine as a membership benefit. If you're not yet a member, what's stopping you? Join today or renew at sshsa.org/join. #MartiimeHistory

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh agus go no-éirí t-ádh libh!! Happy St. Patrick's Day to you and good luck!! Image: Irish ferry LEINSTER, built by Harland & Wolff at Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1948. Operated by the British & Irish Steam Packet Co. Ltd. Braun Brothers Collection, SSHSA Archives.

Education Director Aimee Bachari sat down with Captain Joe Wubbold to interview him on his long and storied maritime career. In this clip, he discusses why SSHSA is so important, why he joined, & why he continues to support us for more than 40 years: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ehu...

Join us for our next presentation on March 28 in person or via Zoom. Find more details and other upcoming events at shiphistory.org/events/.

We have more than just photographs in our collections! This recording of a story titled "The Ship the Nazis Had to Get" is about the transport SEATRAIN TEXAS that carried tanks and supplies for allied forces in Africa during World War II. SSHSA Audio / Visual Collection. #MaritimeHistory

We are halfway to $75,000! With $37,549 raised, we're building momentum toward our goal. Your support is the power that will bring us to the finish line. Double your donation at shiphistory.org/fullahead/. We extend our deepest gratitude to those who have already contributed.

Thank you to SSHSA VP Capt Eric Takakjian for kicking off our 2026 Distinguished Speaker Series at the Ship History Center & via Zoom! He presented about the book he co-authored with Randall Peffer, Yarmouth Castle Burning: The Deadliest Passenger Ship Disaster off the Coast of the US Since 1934.

Poster advertising the United States Lines' MANHATTAN with panels of color views of rooms aboard ship. Stephen Barrett Chase Collection, SSHSA Archives. Find more posters from this collection at bit.ly/ChasePosters.

It's #WomensHistoryMonth! When people hear about women’s role in World War II, the image of Rosie the Riveter typically comes to mind; and while many did take industry jobs, American women and other minorities helped with the war effort during World War II in several ways. #MaritimeHistory

Our Speaker Series is live at the Ship History Center in Warwick, RI or via Zoom! VP Captain Eric Takakjian will present about the Yarmouth Castle Burning, the Deadliest Passenger Ship Disaster off the Coast of the US since 1934 on March 7 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Doors open at 10 a.m. #MaritimeHistory

Menu for dinner aboard the Holland America Line ship ROTTERDAM #onthisday, during the Around the World Cruise of 1963. The cover art is a scene in color of a couple about to kiss on a deck, amidst streamers and a red balloon. Kenneth Gaulin Collection, SSHSA Archives. #MaritimeHistory

Watch the film about the fascinating Elmo N. Pickerill Collection at the SSHSA. Pickerill served as Chief Radio Operator aboard the SS LEVIATHAN for most of the ship’s career. He was also an early aviator, taught by the Wright brothers AND Marconi! www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKRG... #MaritimeHistory

Have you visited our Virtual Museum? The works on display represent just a portion of SSHSA’s substantial collections. You can view materials from the Posner Maritime Art Collection and the Vincent M. Love Collection. Visit shiphistory.org/virtual_muse... to learn more! #MaritimeHistory

We are thrilled to share that we have so far raised $35,894 of our $75,000 goal for the 2026 Posner Challenge. That's 48% of the way to our goal! What a powerful start. With your help we can get past the 50% mark together. Make a contribution online at shiphistory.org/fullahead/. #MaritimeHistory

What does Rudolph Valentino, the founder of Lipton Tea, and Uncle Fester have in common? Believe it or not, photographs of these and many other famous individuals are represented in a photo album belonging to Elmo N. Pickerill, the Chief Radio Operator on the SS LEVIATHAN. #MaritimeHistory

The tug A. J. McALLISTER is pictured with the ocean liner FRANCE behind her at the West 48th Street Pier #OnThisDay in 1968. Photo by Joseph F. Braun, Braun Brothers Collection, SSHSA Archives. See more digitized images from this collection at bit.ly/BraunBrothersCollection. #MaritimeHistory

Photo for cuteness! Now that we have your attention, the Ship History Center is closed for a snow day. We hope everyone affected by the winter storm is staying warm and safe. Image: Ben, our Membership Coordinator's dog, enjoying the snow! Photo by Amy Rajack.

#OnThisDay in 1970, the ocean liners MICHELANGELO and CARIBIA are pictured in New York as seen from Weehawken, New Jersey. Photo by Joseph F. Braun. Braun Brothers Collections, SSHSA Archives. See what more digitized images from this collection at bit.ly/BraunBrothersCollection. #MaritimeHistory

Join Education Director Aimee Bachari for a chat with Curator Jordan Berson about the fascinating Elmo N. Pickerill Collection at the Steamship Historical Society of America. Elmo Neale Pickerill served as Chief Radio Operator aboard the SS #LEVIATHAN for most of the ship’s career. #MaritimeHistory

Our 2026 Speaker Series, live at the Ship History Center or via Zoom, begins with our VP Capt Eric Takakjian who will present about the Yarmouth Castle Burning, the Deadliest Passenger Ship Disaster off the Coast of the US since 1934 on March 7 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Doors open at 10 a.m.

Stateroom for the SS Robin Locksley. GGS label: “57”; Handwritten on back: “V-1370”. Robin Line. George G. Sharp Collection, SSHSA Archives. Find out more about our archive and collections at shiphistory.org/collections/.

Washington's Birthday was established in 1885 to honor the first US President, George Washington. It has evolved to also recognize Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is February 12. Although this federal holiday is officially "Washington's Birthday," many people refer to it as Presidents' Day.

From our crew to yours, we wish you a Happy Valentine's Day tomorrow. Enjoy the weekend! 😍 🥰 😘 💘 💗 Image: SSHSA Archives.

Learn about the difference between primary and secondary sources using the case study of the first Black owned and operated steamship company the Black Star Line at shiphistory.org/2020/01/20/t.... Find more free, standards-aligned #blackhistory lesson plans at shiphistory.org/category/bla....

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. #MaritimeHistory #ShipHistory

#OnThisDay in 1942, The USS LAFAYETTE, formerly the SS NORMANDIE caught fire in New York Harbor while being converted to a troopship. Despite an expensive salvage operation in August of 1943, the righted LAFAYETTE had sustained too much damage to be easily repaired. #MaritimeHistory

Italian Line's MICHELANGELO at New York pictured #OnThisDay in 1971 by Joseph F. Braun. Braun Brothers Collection, SSHSA Archives. Find over 4,800 digitized images from this collection at bit.ly/BraunBrothersCollection. #MaritimeHistory

On January 24, our Development Coordinator Sydney and our Membership Coordinator Amy attended the 2026 Amherst Railway Hobby Show to bridge the connection between rail and steamships. We were happy to see quite a few of our members in attendance!

Are you interested in learning about the SSHSA's 2012 Ship of the Year, the historic NS SAVANNAH? Experience a time capsule of the atomic age – the world’s first nuclear-powered merchant ship. The Nuclear Ship SAVANNAH will host a public site visit February 21, 2026.

It's #BlackHistoryMonth! Visit shiphistory.org/category/bla... to find free, standards-aligned lesson plans. #MaritimeHistory #shiphistory #blackhistory

Full sheet of US Postage stamps commemorating the four chaplains who sacrificed their lives in the sinking of the SS DORCHESTER #OnThisDay in 1943. D. Jordan Berson Collection, SSHSA Archives. #MaritimeHistory

Stay warm with our winter issue of PowerShips! Get your copy at shiphistory.org/shop. #maritmehistory

This image from the Acores Collection at the SSHSA Archives shows Design 1037 freighter PIAVE nearing completion at Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company at Kearny, NJ. Note the workers painting her hull on hanging scaffolding. PIAVE was completed in December 1918.