USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was the United States' first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. 

  Massachusetts Battleship Cove has 6 ships on display, one of which is the USS Massachusetts, plus miscellaneous war machines.

  USS Olympia was Admiral Dewey's flagship during the Spanish-American War. Built in 1895, the ship is on display and open for tours in Philadelphia, PA. Highly recommended.

  Hudson River Maritime Museum, dedicated to presenting the history of the Hudson River Valley, has a number of boats, models, paintings, etc. on display.

 Kyrenia Shipwreck Museum on Cyprus boasts the oldest trading ship and cargo (ca. 300 B.C.)

Gripsholm was the first tranatlantic motor ship. In WWII she was chartered as a repatriation ship. Excellent photos.

 The Gothenburg Maritime Museum bills itself as the largest in the World, with 14 ships, including a lightship, submarine and monitor. 

 Hellenic Maritime Museum in Piraeus, Greece has exhibits of model ships, World War II, Merchant Marine, and more.

Oregon Maritime Center and Museum in Portland, Oregon, has on display models, scrimshaw, instruments, etc.

Stad Amsterdam is a replica of a 19th century clipper ship, now under construction in the Netherlands. For text in English, click on the British flag.

The Treasures of Expedition Whydah, exploration of the remains of Captain Sam Bellamy's pirate ship which sank off Cape Cod in 1717. Whydah is the only documented pirate ship ever discovered.

Portugal's Maritime Museum, with links to many other maritime museums, and information on the restoration of 1843 D. Fernando II, e Gloria. USS Nautilus, world's first nuclear-powered submarine, and other submarine-related info.

USS Bowfin, WWII submarine, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, 11 Arizona Memorial Drive, Honolulu, HI 96818.

Ernestina, an 1894 Grand Banks schooner, ex-Effie M. Morrisey, fishing schooner, Arctic exploration vessel and trans-Atlantic packet. Restored, she is now a sail training vessel.

Great Lakes Maritime Museum.  An online Web Page, the source for Great Lakes and Seaway  commercial shipping  information. Updated daily.

Kendall Whaling Museum, many thumbnails of marine art, scrimshaw, etc. Great images! Four stars!

John W. Brown, a restored and operational WWII Liberty Ship. Great photo of the triple-expansion steam engine!

Restored Victory Ship S.S. Lane Victory, Virtual tour from flying bridge to engine room. Day cruises on the ship (in San Pedro, CA) are available.

National Lightship Trust, all about lightships, their history and plans for conservation.

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, including a recently discovered 1772 gunboat.

Luna, diesel-electric drive tugboat.

Maine Maritime Museum, dedicated to the maritime history of Maine.

Mariners' Museum, a world class museum, with many images.

Mary Rose Virtual Museum, the only 16th century warship on display in the world, with links to other maritime sites.

Mystic Seaport, The Museum of American and the Sea, with the largest collection of boats and maritime photography in the world.

Penobscot Marine Museum, featuring life aboard ship, artifacts of the China Trade, and ship models.

Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship in the world.

USS North Carolina (BB-55), Battleship in Wilmington, North Carolina, and links to other ships.

Penobscot Marine Museum, a veritable cornucopia of seafaring history, many images. Highly recommended.

Shore Village Museum, a lighthouse museum in Rockland, Maine.

Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island. America's Cup Hall of Fame and Nathanael G. Herreshoff Model Room.

USS Salem, the only preserved heavy cruiser, with many links to other sites.

South Street Seaport Museum, includes tall ships Wavertree and Peking, lightship Ambrose, plus various exhibits including marine art and 20th century ocean liners.

Salem Maritime Historic Site includes a virtual tour.

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