Publications

SSHSA publishes PowerShips, The Magazine of Engine-Powered Vessels. Launched in 1940 as The Steamboat Bill of Facts, this quarterly magazine has been published continuously for 71 years, without interruption.

PowerShips isn't just another maritime history magazine...it's the ship history magazine. Each issue is produced in full color and packed with exciting and informative features on maritime subjects that bring the past to life.

This 88-page magazine includes regional columns from across the United States and overseas, special columns on cruise ships, yachts, tugboats, reviews of newly published maritime books and much more.

No other magazine has the distinction or legacy and covers the dramatic course of engine-powered vessels like PowerShips.

In addition to our official quarterly magazine, SSHSA publishes maritime books, media, and newsletters of high interest to the thousands of enthusiastic members throughout the world. We serve as the link connecting all maritime heritage resources in the USA to the world.

PowerShips is published and distributed January 15th, April 15th, July 15th and October 15th.

Click here to view a preview of the Fall 2010 issue of PowerShips.

AHOY! is SSHSA's quarterly newsletter that keeps friends and members up-to-date on maritime activities, special events and trade news items of high interest. AHOY! is produced and distributed February 15th, May 15th, August 15th, and November 15th.

The Telegraph is the Steamship Historical Society of America quarterly member e-newsletter. Each issue of The Telegraph covers "Members Only" activities at SSHSA Chapters, SSHSA events, special cruises, SSHSA awards, and other news specifically related to our members.

The Telegraph is distributed March 15th, June 15th, September 15th, and December 15th.

SSHSA Books

Serving in its capacity as an educational organization, Steamship Historical Society of America publishes books about maritime history by expert authors, such as "From Hollywood to Honolulu, The Story of the Los Angeles Steamship Company," by Gordon Ghareeb and Martin Cox.

Enter our Book Store.