Historic American Engineering Record Surveys

The Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS) established the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) program in 1969 to document historic sites and structures, which includes ships. The HAER program is distinct from NPS‘s Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) program, and...

The Maritime Administration Assists Museum Ships Interpret U.S. Maritime History

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) helps to promote and preserve U.S. maritime history by supporting the dozens of U.S. memorial/museum ships located throughout the country. Through its authority in the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996, MARAD has transferred thousands of artifacts and...

The Story of a Wartime African-American Mariner

James R. Europe

James R. Europe was another African-American given the opportunity to pursue seagoing employment while serving his country during the national emergency of World War II.

The son of a well-known musician, band leader and composer of the early 20th...

A Salute to African-American Mariners

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History of the Maritime Administration

Glossary of Maritime Terms

Suggested Assignments for Use in the Classroom

A ” How To ” Manual for Teachers

Classroom/Teacher Participation Application

Ship Participation Application