SHIPS - Transatlantic Travel as a Teenager Ship History 2022-05-20 | Watch the latest episode on ships as transport in SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series) from the Steamship Historical Society of America that features an oral history with Theodore Scull. He discusses what it was like traveling via steamship to Europe at the age of 17 on board the SS Liberte of the French Line, traveling through Europe, and returning on the SS Flandre. Ted recalls what it was like on board, exploring other classes, and how he fell in love with this community at sea. He details his experiences traveling across Europe and how this trip influenced the rest of his life. Topics include travel, leisure on board, class differences, post-WWII Europe, and traveling through storms at sea. This video features primary sources like photos and video from the SSHSA Archives, images from Ted's personal collection and in the public domain. Learn more about our new program SHIPS at www.shiphistory.org/ships.Subscribe to our channel @Ship History Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org.Follow us on social media:Facebook:facebook.com/SteamshipHistoricalSocietyTwitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
Tour the Steamship Historical Societys Ship History Center Ship History 2025-10-15 | Did you miss our open house in Warwick this week? No worries, mate. You can see what you missed in this video. Don't forget to visit sshsa.org to find more free, digital primary sources, lesson plans, podcasts, and more! Don't forget to subscribe to @ShipHistory
Ocean Liner and Maritime Ashtray Collections and Display at SSHSAs Ship History Center Ship History 2025-10-01 | At the Ship History Center in Warwick, Rhode Island, we have many items of interest on display. Today, we are featuring our collection and display of ashtrays! Learn more about ocean liner ashtrays from our board member and past president Don Leavitt from @nautiques2987 in this video: youtube.com/watch?v=I_8Aab45w18. Learn more about our organization at sshsa.org.
EP 22 - 125 Years after the 1900 Storm: Americas Deadliest Hurricane and the Vessels Impacted Ship History 2025-09-30 | "It would be impossible for any cyclone to create a storm wave which could materially injure the city." Meteorologist Dr. Isaac Cline, 1891. Founded in 1839 on Galveston Island, the City of Galveston was a thriving seaport community. In 1899, Galveston was the biggest cotton port in the country, and the third busiest overall. Forty-five steamship lines served the city, among them the White Star Line connecting Europe to Galveston. By 1900 it was the 4th largest city in Texas and one of the wealthiest in the country. On September 8, 1900, the deadliest natural disaster in American history occurred, when one of the worst Atlantic hurricanes hit Galveston. The Category 4 storm surge was between 8 and 15 feet. Wind speeds were estimated at up to 135 miles per hour. Residents had very little warning and the destruction of bridges and telegraph lines made evacuation to and communication with the mainland impossible. The following day, messengers took a surviving ship to Houston to report on the disaster and request aid. While at first their estimate of 500 dead was considered an exaggeration, soon the magnitude of the tragedy became clear. Though the total number of casualties is unknown, estimates range from 6,000 – 12,000. Join Education Director Aimee Bachari for a chat with PowerShips author Eric Pearson who details the undertold story of the vessels that encountered the storm not just in Galveston, but from its beginnings to the Caribbean and the aftermath in the Great Lakes and Canada. You'll also hear clips from an oral history with Katherine Vedders Paul, a storm survivor from Galveston, courtesy of the Rosenberg Library.Learn more at shiphistory.org/radio/.Join SSHSA and get PowerShips as a member benefit at shiphistory.org/join/.Purchase single issues of the magazine in our shop at shiphistory.org/product-category/powerships/.
EP 21 - Howard Middleton and Integration at the Port of Houston Ship History 2025-08-19 | Howard Middleton served as the first Black Port Commissioner in Houston from 1978 to 1996. He was a former Manpower programs director and labor executive when he was appointed to the Port of Houston Authority’s Port Commission. Middleton played a crucial role in the development of the Houston Foreign Trade Zone and was instrumental in the appointment of the Port’s first Black ship pilot, Paul Brown. He passed away in 2023. In this episode, we will continue the theme of race and labor at the Port of Houston, and you'll hear excerpts from Jason Theriot's 2006 interview with Howard for the University of Houston's Center for Public History. This is our third episode on this topic. If you haven't heard our previous episodes, I would suggest going back to episode 19 to hear about the original project, the history of the port and ship channel, and more about Jason's work.Learn about the SSHSA shiphistory.org/.Learn more about Jason’s work on his website (jasontheriot.com) and find more information on his Oral History of the Port of Houston at jasontheriot.com/oral-history-of-the-port-of-houston/.Read the Houston History Magazine’s issue on the 100 year anniversary of the Houston Ship Channel: Dredged to Excellence at houstonhistorymagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/vol-12-no-1-port-final.pdf.Check out the Center for Public History at the University of Houston at https://uh.edu/class/ctr-public-history/.
EP 20 - WWII, Race, and Labor at the Port of Houston with Jason Theriot and William Robb Ship History 2025-05-29 | Continuing on from Episode 19, today, you will hear from Captain William Robb who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and went to sea at 16. He served in the Merchant Navy for the United Kingdom during World War II. After the war, he married and came to the US to live and work in 1949. He had heard that the Port of Houston was seeking stevedoring superintendents, and he and his wife relocated to Texas that same year. He spent over 50 years working in the stevedoring business. Captain Bill passed away in 2013. He spoke with Jason Theriot in 2006 as part of a series of oral histories on the Port of Houston for the Center for Public History's Houston History Project at the University of Houston. They talked about WWII, union troubles, and race and labor in the Port during the peak days of breakbulk cargo. Jason interviewed individuals with a long history of working at the Port of Houston and on the Ship Channel. They worked as port captains, ship pilots, commissioners, and longshoremen. If you missed our last episode, go back and listen to episode 19 to learn about the interviews and the history of the Port of Houston and the Houston Ship Channel. Learn more about Jason’s work at jasontheriot.com and find more information on his Oral History of the Port of Houston at jasontheriot.com/oral-history-of-the-port-of-houston/.Find the Houston History Magazine’s issue on the 100 year anniversary of the Houston Ship Channel at houstonhistorymagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/vol-12-no-1-port-final.pdf.Check out the Center for Public History at the University of Houston at https://uh.edu/class/ctr-public-history/.
Japanese Americans During WWII Ship History 2025-03-11 | Watch this clip from a larger two-part interview with Dr. Kelli Nakamura on the experience of Japanese and Japanese Americans during World War II. Dr. Nakamura talks with Education Director Aimee Bachari about the reasons behind internment and the differences in internment on the Hawaiian Islands versus the mainland. She also discusses Japanese Americans who served during the war and citizenship issues.To see the full two-part interview on Japanese Immigration by Steamship and Picture Brides, visit youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI0HfUD1lBqQOlTdLePtCs_YyZy-myLmY&si=-aNLIIybCQ3zq7R9.To learn more about SHIPS visit shiphistory.org/ships. Subscribe to our channel @ShipHistory Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org/education.Follow us on social media:Facebook: / steamshiphistoricalsociety Twitter: / sshsa Instagram: / shiphistory
SHIPS - Japanese Immigration and Picture Brides with Kelli Nakamura, Part II Ship History 2025-02-24 | Join Education Director Aimee Bachari for Part II of a discussion on Japanese immigration to Hawai’i by steamship and the practice of picture brides with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Professor of History and Ethnic Studies Dr. Kelli Nakamura. In this episode, you will hear about the practice of picture brides, or arranged marriages where partners were selected by photos and personal recommendations of friends and family. Topics discussed in this part of the interview range from women's work, domestic violence, WWII and internment, and citizenship issues.To learn more about SHIPS visit shiphistory.org/ships. Subscribe to our channel @ShipHistory Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org/education.Follow us on social media:Facebook: / steamshiphistoricalsociety Twitter: / sshsa Instagram: / shiphistory
EP 19 - The Merchant Marine, WWII, Integration, & Labor on the Houston Ship Channel w/ Jason Theriot Ship History 2025-02-20 | In honor of Black History Month, Education Director Aimee Bachari will be discussing race and labor on the Houston Ship Channel with Jason Theriot, an independent professional historian and consultant based in Houston, TX who specializes in historical research and writing services, focusing on energy, environment, business, and culture along the Gulf Coast.Jason and Aimee both got received their graduate degrees at the University of Houston and worked for with the Center for Public History's Houston History Project, which has an oral history program, publishes the Houston History magazine, and maintains an archive in the university's library where the oral histories are preserved.Jason conducted a series of oral histories on the Port of Houston back in 2006 for the Houston History Project and interviewed individuals with a long history of working at the Port of Houston and on the Ship Channel. They worked as port captains, ship pilots, commissioners, and longshoremen.After hearing from Jason, you'll hear segments of his oral history with Charles Mills, who spent fifty years in the maritime industry. Originally from Galveston, Texas, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marine in the late 1930s, served in an integrated unit, and sailed for Lykes Brothers Shipping. The Merchant Marines primarily transport cargo and passengers during peacetime, but in times of war, they serve as auxiliary to the U.S. Navy. At this time, all branches of the U.S. military were segregated. On July 26, 1948, when President Truman signed Executive Order 9981 mandating the desegregation of the U.S. military.Learn more about Jason's work at jasontheriot.com and find more information on his Oral History of the Port of Houston at jasontheriot.com/oral-history-of-the-port-of-houston/.Find the Houston History Magazine's issue on the 100 year anniversary of the Houston Ship Channel at houstonhistorymagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/vol-12-no-1-port-final.pdf.Check out the Center for Public History at the University of Houston at https://uh.edu/class/ctr-public-history/.Learn more about the Steamship Historical Society at shiphistory.org/.
SHIPS - Larchmont Remembered with Daniel Harrington Ship History 2024-12-20 | Join Education Director Aimee Bachari for an interview with Daniel F. Harrington, who recounts the gruesome tragedy of the Larchmont Disaster. On February 11, 1907, in one of New England’s worst maritime tragedies, the Larchmont sank in icy waters off Watch Hill after a collision with the three-masted schooner Harry Knowlton. A former East Providence City Council Member, Harrington began writing on the subject and found the stories of the victims and survivors so interesting that he created an hour-long presentation on the topic and has been touring local libraries and historical societies. You'll hear about murder, suicide, and 7 inches of ice coating the bodies that washed ashore on Block Island. Throughout the interview you’ll hear references to parts of the story being “a Rhode Island thing.” If you don’t know what that means, think of the classic phrase 6 degrees of separation, but if you’re from little Rhody, it’s really about 2 degrees of separation. A good example of this is that after the interview I shared another RI story I did on my own family’s immigration to America and he said, “D’Amico, I almost married a D’Amico!” We discovered that Daniel was a longtime friend of relatives on my mother’s side! That’s Rhode Island for you!!You can email Dan at danielfharrington@yahoo.com and his website, larchmontremembered.com is coming soon!To learn more about SHIPS visit shiphistory.org/ships. Subscribe to our channel @ShipHistory Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org/education.Follow us on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/SteamshipHistoricalSocietyTwitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
EP 18 - The Larchmont Disaster with Daniel F. Harrington Ship History 2024-10-29 | Join Education Director Aimee Bachari for a horror-filled interview with Daniel F. Harrington, who recounts the gruesome tragedy of the Larchmont Disaster. On February 11, 1907, in one of New England's worst maritime tragedies, the Larchmont sank in icy waters off Watch Hill after a collision with the three-masted schooner Harry Knowlton. A former East Providence City Council Member, Harrington began writing on the subject and found the stories of the victims and survivors so interesting that he created an hour-long presentation on the topic and has been touring local libraries and historical societies. Tune in to hear about the stories of murder, suicide, and 7 inches of ice coating the bodies that washed ashore on Block Island. Throughout the interview you'll hear references to parts of the story being "a Rhode Island thing." If you don't know what that means, think of the classic phrase 6 degrees of separation, but if you're from little Rhody, it's really about 2 degrees of separation. A good example of this is that after the interview I shared another RI story I did on my own family's immigration to America and he said, "D'Amico, I almost married a D'Amico!" We discovered that Daniel was a longtime friend of relatives on my mother's side! That's Rhode Island for you!!Learn more about our podcast at shiphistory.org/radio.
SHIPS - Japanese Immigration by Steamship and Picture Brides with Kelli Nakamura, Part I Ship History 2024-10-18 | Join Education Director Aimee Bachari for Part I of a discussion on Japanese immigration to Hawai’i by steamship and the practice of picture brides with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Professor of History and Ethnic Studies Dr. Kelli Nakamura. In this episode, you’ll learn about how the American Civil War and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 fueled a need for sugar plantation workers in Hawai’i. You will also hear about the practice of picture brides, or arranged marriages where partners were selected by photos and personal recommendations of friends and family.To learn more about SHIPS visit shiphistory.org/ships. Subscribe to our channel @ShipHistory Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org/education.Follow us on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/SteamshipHistoricalSocietyTwitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
Rum Running in Rhode Island Ship History 2024-09-03 | The Eighteenth Amendment, or Prohibition, was passed in 1919, and with it rum- running sprang up in Rhode Island waters. The Coast Guard received resources to combat the illegal smuggling and those rum-runners responded in kind with unique tactics and adaptation of recreational watercraft to protect and expand their business. In this presentation, Archivist Astrid Drew from the Steamship Historical Society of America speaks on the rum-running trade in Rhode Island and how it impacted the shipping industry on Narragansett Bay for the Hale House. Learn more about the Hale House at halehouseri.org/.Check out the Steamship Historical Society at shiphistory.org/.
EP 17 - Japanese Immigration and Picture Brides with Kelli Nakamura, Part II Ship History 2024-08-27 | Join Education Director Aimee Bachari for Part II of a discussion on Japanese immigration to Hawai'i by steamship and the practice of picture brides with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Professor of History and Ethnic Studies Dr. Kelli Nakamura. In this episode, you'll learn about women's work on the plantation and the "double day." Dr. Nakamura also talks about domestic violence and racism in the context of the plantation and the broader Hawaiian community. Topics like World War II and internment are also discussed. To learn more about our organization, visit sshsa.org.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Visit shiphistory.org/radio to learn more.
EP 16 - Japanese Immigration and Picture Brides with Kelli Nakamura, Part I Ship History 2024-08-13 | Join Education Director Aimee Bachari for Part I of a discussion on Japanese immigration to Hawai'i by steamship and the practice of picture brides with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Professor of History and Ethnic Studies Dr. Kelli Nakamura. In this episode, you'll learn about how the American Civil War and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 fueled a need for sugar plantation workers in Hawai'i. You will also hear about the practice of picture brides, or arranged marriages where partners were selected by photos and personal recommendations of friends and family. To learn more about our organization, visit sshsa.org. Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Visit shiphistory.org/radio to learn more.
EP 15 - Arklow Fishermen and the Rescue of the Lusitania with Jim Rees Ship History 2024-08-13 | On May 7, 1915, Cunard Line's RMS Lusitania was struck by a torpedo from the German U-20 and sank in just 18 minutes off the south coast of Ireland. She was returning to Liverpool from New York with 1,959 passengers. Of those on board, only 761 survived. 1,198 people drowned including 128 U.S. citizens. Learn about the ship and why this event was pivotal to the course of World War I in our latest Ship History Radio podcast episode. Join us for a chat with historian Jim Rees as he and SSHSA Education Director Aimee Bachari discuss the role that Arklow fisherman played in the rescue of passengers from the Lusitania sinking on this episode of Ship History Radio. Jim is the chairman of the Arklow Maritime Museum in County Wicklow, Ireland and shares the history and maritime heritage of Arklow, how this community museum came to be, and what visitors can see on display. Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Visit shiphistory.org/radio to learn more.
EP 14 - The Bravest Woman in America, Ida Lewis Lighthouse Keeper Ship History 2024-08-13 | Learn about the role of lighthouses in maritime navigation and communication and how and why women held the federal position of lighthouse keepers in the nineteenth century. You will hear about Rhode Island's Ida Lewis, who is the most famous lighthouse keeper in the United States and how nineteenth century gender norms affected the way in which she was represented in the media with her position in the national spotlight. Check out our Common Core Standards-aligned lesson plan on this topic at shiphistory.org/2023/10/19/idalewis/. To learn more about our organization and education program visit shiphistory.org. Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Visit shiphistory.org/radio to learn more.
EP 13 - On Board the Student Ship the SS Groote Beer with Paul Klee Ship History 2024-08-13 | Join us for a conversation with Paul Klee, who took the student ship the SS Groote Beer to Europe when he was just 17 years old. Hear about the last days of travel from point to point and what it was like being a teenager on a ship surrounded by peers. You can learn more about this topic at shiphistory.org/ships. To learn more about our organization, visit sshsa.org.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Visit shiphistory.org/radio to learn more.
EP 12 - The Vincent M. Love Collection with Archivist Astrid Drew Ship History 2024-08-13 | On this episode, you’ll hear a presentation that Archivist Astrid Drew gave to the World Ship Society’s Port of New York Branch back in May, where she discussed the Vincent M. Love Collection currently on loan to SSHSA. Follow along with Astrid’s presentation or dive deeper into this remarkable collection by visiting www.shiphistory.org/love-collection.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Visit shiphistory.org/radio to learn more.
EP 11 - Viewing history through scrapbooks Ship History 2024-08-13 | Join Archivist Astrid Drew and Assistant Archivists Heather Kisilywicz and Tessa Mediano as they discuss the challenges of preserving and interpreting three unique scrapbooks in the SSHSA collections.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Visit shiphistory.org/radio to learn more.
EP 10 - Ocean Shipping & the Rise of Containerization with Doug Tilden (Part II) Ship History 2024-08-13 | Join us for a chat with Doug Tilden, former VP of United States Lines, South America, and later CEO of Marine Terminals. Doug spent the last five decades in the shipping industry, working his way up from being a dock clerk to serving as the top executive within a Global Fortune 100 corporation. Part II discusses cost reduction in ocean shipping and the evolution of container ships. Learn more about our program SHIPS at www.shiphistory.org/ships.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Visit shiphistory.org/radio to learn more.
EP 09 - Ocean Shipping and the Rise of Containerization with Doug Tilden (Part I) Ship History 2024-08-13 | Join us for a chat with Doug Tilden, former VP of United States Lines, South America, and later CEO of Marine Terminals. Doug spent the last five decades in the shipping industry, working his way up from being a dock clerk to serving as the top executive within a Global Fortune 100 corporation. In Part I of this series, you will learn about the move from breakbulk cargo to the rise of containerization. Stay tuned for Part II, which will explain cost reduction in ocean shipping and the evolution of container ships. Learn more about our program SHIPS at www.shiphistory.org/ships.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Visit shiphistory.org/radio to learn more.
EP 08 - Coming to America On Board the SS United States with Brigitte Bentele Ship History 2024-08-13 | Join us for a conversation with Brigitte Bentele about her experience immigrating to America from Germany in the 1950s on board the SS United States. This interview was conducted for our program SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series). You can learn more about this program, see videos and other primary sources at shiphistory.org/ships.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Learn more at shiphistory.org/radio
EP 07 - Finding the Titanic with Captain Richard Bowen Ship History 2024-08-13 | Join Education Director Aimee Bachari for a chat with Captain Richard Bowen. Learn about his maritime career including being Captain of the Knorr that found the wreck of the Titanic in 1985 on a joint French–American expedition led by Jean-Louis Michel of IFREMER and Robert Ballard of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Learn more at shiphistory.org/radio
EP 04 - Honoring the Merchant Marine with Eric Pearson Ship History 2024-08-09 | Join us for a chat with PowerShips contributor Eric Pearson about the challenges faced by the Merchant Marine in World War II. Not a PowerShips subscriber? Email info@sshsa.org to request a free sample copy today!Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Visit shiphistory.org/radio to learn more.
EP 06 - Assessing SSHSAs collections Ship History 2024-08-09 | Join Archivist Astrid Drew and assistant archivists Heather Kisilywicz and Tessa Mediano for a discussion about some of the wonderful collections that make up SSHSA. Find out about the challenges they face in managing an archive that comprises hundreds of thousands of photographs, plans, brochures, books and artifacts.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Visit shiphistory.org/radio to learn more.
EP 05 - Leisure at Sea with Jane Lyons Ship History 2024-08-09 | Join us for a chat with Jane Lyons, who discusses what it was like traveling as a member of a diplomatic family and how they chose to keep busy on long voyages. Visit shiphistory.org/ships-transport to see images from Jane Lyons' personal collection.This interview was conducted for SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series) thanks to a generous donation by Ted Scull. Learn more about this program at shiphistory.org/ships.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Visit shiphistory.org/radio to learn more.
EP 03 - Genealogy Made Easy - Immigration by Passenger Ship Ship History 2024-08-09 | The Steamship Historical Society's archives and education department teamed up with Christina D'Amico, a genealogist, to create this informative episode for Rhody Radio. Learn about tips and tricks and some free resources to start on your genealogy journey. You can visit shiphistory.org/themes/immigration to access our research guide.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Learn more at shiphistory.org/radio.
EP 02 - Leisure Activities At Sea with Jim Shaw Ship History 2024-08-07 | On this episode of Ship History Radio, we will hear from SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series) interviewee Jim Shaw about how passengers spend their time at sea during long voyages. Jim details the various deck games often played and provides historical context about how these games on ships have changed from the 1910s to the current offerings on cruise ships and everything in between. Learn more about this oral history program at shiphistory.org/ships.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Learn more at shiphistory.org/radio.
EP 01 - On Board the Student Ship Aurelia with Cecilia Cassidy Ship History 2024-08-07 | Check out this episode of Ship History Radio with Cecilia Cassidy talking about her experience on board the student ship the SS Aurelia. This interview is part of our program SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series). Learn more at shiphistory.org/ships.Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage. Learn more at shiphistory.org/radio.
SHIPS - Manhattans Changing Waterfront and Harbor Ship History 2024-02-20 | Following on our episode about the move from breakbulk cargo to the container revolution, you'll hear from Ted Scull. He is an author, travel writer, and lecturer specializing in destinations, maritime and railway subjects, and New York City. He served as chairman of the World Ship Society, Port of New York Branch, and as president of the Steamship Historical Society. You will learn about his time working for Holland America Line from 1964 – 1966 in Sales Promotion. It was here that he witnessed the major changes to Manhattan's waterfront. The Container Revolution was taking over from the breakbulk ships that were loaded and unloaded along the city’s waterfront. Long stretches were abandoned for years. Increases in air travel took over from point-to-point passenger ship travel and ocean liners were replaced by leisure travel aboard cruise ships. You will also hear from Stuart Gewirtzman whose childhood fascination with ships and trains led him to a 33-year career as a transportation planning consultant in New York City with a focus on transit and ferry services. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the World Ship Society - Port of New York Branch. Stuart will share photographs he took of Manhattan's waterfront and the ships you may see in the harbor today. To learn more about SHIPS visit shiphistory.org/ships. Subscribe to our channel @ShipHistory Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org/education.Follow us on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/SteamshipHistoricalSocietyTwitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
Archives ASMR Ship History 2024-02-02 | This month's prompt from US National Archives is #ArchivesASMR. So sit back, relax, close your eyes, and listen to the beautiful sounds from the Steamship Historical Society. You'll see and hear our archivists flipping through our postcard collection, unboxing a collection of china, looking through books in our Maritime Reference Library and much more! #ArchivesHashtagParty
SHIPS - Women in Commercial Fishing: Perspectives From Point Judith, RI Ship History 2023-10-20 | Join us on this segment of SHIPS where we team up with Rhode Island-based documentarian Mark Starr whose interviews and film help us learn women in the commercial fishing industry at Point Judith. Background about the port is provided by Dan Costa. You'll hear from Jenn Fish, Mary O'Rourke, and Stesha Campbell about their experiences working in the fishing industry. This film was produced by the Steamship Historical Society of America and edited by Education Director Aimee Bachari. Learn more about SHIPS at shiphistory.org/ships.Subscribe to our channel @ShipHistory Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org.Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteamshipHis...Twitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
Finding SSHSAs Standards Aligned Lesson Plans Ship History 2023-08-03 | In this video, SSHSA Education Director Aimee Bachari will show you our website, STEAMing Into the Future (shiphistory.org), and introduce you to our free online education program. We offer lesson plans that are aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, making it easy for educators to incorporate our content into their classrooms. Join Aimee as she navigates through our website and shows you how to access these standards-aligned lessons. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more information about our organization and updates on new lesson plans. Let's get started!Subscribe to our channel @Ship History Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org.Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteamshipHis...Twitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
SHIPS - Ocean Shipping and the Rise of Containerization Part II with Doug Tilden Ship History 2023-07-03 | Join us for a chat with Doug Tilden, former VP of United States Lines, South America, and later CEO of Marine Terminals. Doug spent the last five decades in the shipping industry, working his way up from being a dock clerk to serving as the top executive within a Global Fortune 100 corporation. In Part II of this series, you will learn about the cost savings in the move from breakbulk cargo to the rise of containerization and the evolution of container ships. Learn more about our program SHIPS at www.shiphistory.org/ships.Subscribe to our channel @Ship History Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org.Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteamshipHis...Twitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
SHIPS - Ocean Shipping and the Rise of Containerization with Doug Tilden, Part I Ship History 2023-05-19 | Join us for a chat with Doug Tilden, former VP of United States Lines, South America, and later CEO of Marine Terminals. Doug spent the last five decades in the shipping industry, working his way up from being a dock clerk to serving as the top executive within a Global Fortune 100 corporation. In Part I of this series, you will learn about the move from breakbulk cargo to the rise of containerization. Stay tuned for Part II, which will explain cost reduction in ocean shipping and the evolution of container ships.Learn more about our program SHIPS at www.shiphistory.org/ships.Subscribe to our channel @Ship History Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org.Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteamshipHis...Twitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
SHIPS - Leisure at Sea Pt. 2: Interviews with Alan Zamchick, Ted Scull, and Charles Zuckerman Ship History 2023-01-03 | In this episode of our program SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series), you will hear from interviewees Alan Zamchick, Ted Scull, and Charles Zuckerman about the ways they kept busy while at sea. Alan details what it was like as a child exploring the ship and having newfound freedom with his brother. Ted discusses two voyages and the infamous "Crossing the Line" ceremony. Charles talks about playing trivia, which many might not think of when discussing deck games and leisure at sea.Learn more about this program at www.shiphistory.org/ships.Subscribe to our channel @Ship History Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org.Follow us on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/SteamshipHistoricalSocietyTwitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
SHIPS - Leisure Activities at Sea with Jim Shaw Ship History 2022-11-08 | In this next episode of our program SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series), you will hear from interviewee Jim Shaw about how he and other passengers kept themselves busy on board during long voyages. Jim details the various deck games and provides historical context about how these games on ships have changed from the 1910s to the current offerings on cruise ships and everything in between. Learn more about this program at www.shiphistory.org/ships.Subscribe to our channel @Ship History Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org.Follow us on social media:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SteamshipHis...Twitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
2022 Steamship Historical Society of America Annual Meeting Ship History 2022-10-17 | Annual Meeting of the Steamship Historical Society held October 8, 2022, at the Ship History Center in Rhode Island.
SHIPS - On Board the SS Groote Beer with Paul Klee Ship History 2022-09-29 | Watch the latest episode on ships as transport in SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series) from the Steamship Historical Society of America that features an oral history with Paul Klee. He discusses what it was like traveling via steamship to Europe at the age of 17 on board the student ship the SS Groote Beer. He details what the ship was like compared to the larger ocean liners and how exciting it was to travel alone as an adult for the first time among so many others students. This video features primary sources like photos and video from the SSHSA Archives, images from Paul Klee's personal collection and in the public domain. Learn more about our new program SHIPS at www.shiphistory.org/ships.Subscribe to our channel @Ship History Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org.Follow us on social media:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SteamshipHis...Twitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
SHIPS Short Whole Gale On Board the SS Flandre Ship History 2022-06-22 | This short film is part of the docuseries SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series) by the Steamship Historical Society and thanks to a generous contribution from Ted Scull. You can view the longer oral history from Ted at youtube.com/watch?v=nBO-y-m5-ko&ab_channel=ShipHistory. This short will be used to supplement a lesson on wind for Earth Science for grades K-4 with adaptations for grades 5-8. This first-person narrative will provide a real-world experience to illustrate the concepts learned through this Next Generation Science Standards-aligned lesson plan. Learn about what it was like to be a passenger and travel through a storm at sea. Ted describes his experience traveling from Le Havre, France to New York in August of 1958 on board the French Line's SS Flandre. All lessons are free of charge. View the lesson Wind and Its Impact on Ships at shiphistory.org/2022/06/22/wind-and-its-impact-on-ships/.Learn more about our new program SHIPS at www.shiphistory.org/ships.Subscribe to our channel @Ship History Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org.Follow us on social media:Facebook:facebook.com/SteamshipHistoricalSocietyTwitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
SHIPS - Escaping The Holocaust as a Child On Board the Nyassa Ship History 2022-04-14 | Watch the latest episode on Immigration in SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series) from the Steamship Historical Society of America. Learn about one man's story escaping Czechoslovakia the day before the Nazi's invaded. This anonymous interviewee talks with SSHSA Education Director Aimee Bachari and Former Board President Ted Scull and describes the process of leaving Europe for America during World War II. You will see primary source images from the SSHSA Archive as well as images from personal collections of the interviewee. Images and video in the public domain are also used. Learn more about SHIPS at shiphistory.org/ships/.Subscribe to our channel @ShipHistory Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org.Follow us on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/SteamshipHistoricalSocietyTwitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
SHIPS - Italian Immigration to U.S. in the Early 20th Century Ship History 2021-09-20 | This film details the history of Italian Immigration to the United States via steamship in the early 20th century, through the eyes of Gerardo D'Amico. Learn about the business of the immigrant trade and how changing laws and anti-immigration sentiment in America forced the steamship companies to focus more on pleasure cruising. This film provides primary source images from the SSHSA Archive as well as images from personal collections of the D'Amico family and Ted Scull. Images and video from the Library of Congress and in the public domain are also used. Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org.Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteamshipHis...Twitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
SHIPS - Coming to America On Board the SS United States Ship History 2021-08-13 | Watch this oral history that details what it was like immigrating to America from Germany post-WWII on board the United States Line's ship, the SS United States. In between a conversation with Brigitte Bentele and Education Director Aimee Bachari, you will see primary source photographs and posters from SSHSA Archives in addition to personal photographs provided by Brigitte. Learn more about SSHSA at www.sshsa.org.Check out our education program at www.shiphistory.org.Follow us on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/SteamshipHistoricalSocietyTwitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistory
Sink or Float Experiment Ship History 2021-08-03 | Watch these kids conduct a sink and float experiment as part of a STEAMing Into the Future (www.shiphistory.org) lesson. This lesson can be done at home or in the classroom.To learn more please visit us at sshsa.orgFacebook: facebook.com/SteamshipHistoricalSocietyTwitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistoryFlickr: flickr.com/photos/sshsaTumblr: steamship-historical-society.tumblr.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/steamship-historical-society-of-america
Ted Scull Interview Ship History 2020-12-11 | Watch this oral history with former board president and longtime member of SSHSA, Ted Scull. Ted is happiest near water, over water or better still on a conveyance moving through water. When he and his brother Sandy were deemed old enough, their mother took them to Europe by ship. Foreign travel soon became a cherished part of his life and living abroad in Paris and London only added to the opportunities.Over these many decades, he has spent more than five years of his life on overnight vessels of all types — ocean liners, cruise ships, riverboats, night boats, coastal vessels, expedition ships, sailing ships and even a couple of freighters, while traveling to over 120 countries on seven continents.After working for Holland America Line, his first full-time job, and a decade of teaching with the summers to travel, he took up travel writing with an emphasis on the cruise industry, initially for newspapers and the travel industry, then shifting to magazines, websites, and lecturing. Ted also wrote a cruise guide —“One Hundred Best Cruise Vacations” — that ran to four editions, covering the waterfront with the best of every type of ship available.
Ocean Liner Gala V Ship History 2020-11-08 | Livestream from Ocean Liner Gala V, held November 7, 2020, at the Ship History Center in Warwick, RI.
MV Coho Ship of the Year 2013 Ship History 2020-07-30 | SSHSA's Ship Of The Year 2013; MV Coho.To learn more please visit us at sshsa.orgFacebook: facebook.com/SteamshipHistoricalSocietyTwitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistoryFlickr: flickr.com/photos/sshsaTumblr: steamship-historical-society.tumblr.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/steamship-historical-society-of-america
NS Savannah Ship of the Year 2012 Ship History 2020-07-30 | SSHSA's Ship Of The Year 2012; NS Savannah.To learn more please visit us at sshsa.orgFacebook: facebook.com/SteamshipHistoricalSocietyTwitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistoryFlickr: flickr.com/photos/sshsaTumblr: steamship-historical-society.tumblr.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/steamship-historical-society-of-america
SS United States Ship of The Year 2010 Ship History 2020-07-30 | SSHSA's Ship Of The Year 2010; SS United States.To learn more please visit us at sshsa.orgFacebook: facebook.com/SteamshipHistoricalSocietyTwitter: twitter.com/SSHSAInstagram: instagram.com/shiphistoryFlickr: flickr.com/photos/sshsaTumblr: steamship-historical-society.tumblr.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/steamship-historical-society-of-america
