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About SSHSA

To Record, Preserve, and Disseminate the History of Engine Powered Vessels

The Steamship Historical Society of America is a non-profit organization with a growing membership base of more than 2100 people worldwide. Our mission is that we are dedicated to recording, preserving, and distributing information of and about the history of engine powered vessels. Simply put, we strive to be the most comprehensive power ship history resource for education, information, and research purposes. Although "Steamship" is our firstname, we welcome any and all maritime enthusiasts, professional or amatuer historians, and nautical buffs. Membership applications are processed throughout the entire year.

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Publications

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Powerships Summer 2010

In this edition...

The world’s oldest deep-sea passenger vessel is retired after an incredible 95-year seagoing career! Peter T. Eisele has her story in The Many Lives of Newport News Hull 176. At age 100,… Read More

In Association With

  • The Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program.
  • The Heritage Harbor Museum.
  • Historic New England.
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation.
  • Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.
  • Council of American Maritime Museums.