Steamship Historical Society of America Ship of the Year Award

Each year the Steamship Historical Society of America bestows the prestigious "Ship of the Year" Award to pay tribute to the individuals and vessels that inspire and represent the very best the maritime world has to offer.

Each year, the Society receives myriad nominations for this internationally recognized, prestigious award. Many factors are used to determine the winner, including the significance of the vessel, its status and the impact the vessel had during its service.

Upon the occasion of the 75^th anniversary of the Steamship Historical Society of America the awards committee has recognized two very significant American vessels.

2010 Ship of the Year Award Winners

SS United States
The 2010 Ship of the Year Award is bestowed on this ocean liner in recognition of her significance as the flagship of the American Merchant Marine from 1952 to 1969 and the ongoing efforts by the SS United States Conservancy to preserve this extraordinary vessel.

S/Y Cangarda
The 2010 Ship of the Year Award is bestowed on the steam yacht Cangarda in recognition of her significance as a rare example of an operational American steam yacht and honor the extraordinary vision and perseverance of her owners that led to the historically accurate restoration of this century-old vessel.

You can read about these vessels in the Winter 2011 issue of PowerShips magazine.
 

Previous Ship of the Year Award Winners

1995  SS Virginia V
1996  SS Rotterdam
1997  SS E.M. Ford
1998  SS Delta Queen
1999  SS Yankee
2000  SS Independence
2001  SS John J. Harvey
2002  SS Badger
2003 No Award
2004  SS Milwaukee Clipper
2005  SS Belle of Louisville
2006  RMS Queen Mary
2007  SS John W. Brown
2008  SS Sabino
2009  SS Jeremiah O'Brien
2010  SY Cangarda & SS United States