The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History
Title | The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History PDF eBook |
Author | Joe Follansbee |
Publisher | Fyddeye Media |
Pages | 371 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Lighthouses |
ISBN | 0615381537 |
The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History is a one-of-a-kind directory for tall ships, lighthouses, historic warships, maritime museums, and other attractions you can visit today that preserve, protect, and interpret our nation's maritime history. Use the Guide to plan a family trip, map out a heritage travel experience, research your local history, or find a heritage organization to help you discover the sea captain in your family tree. The Guide covers maritime history attractions in the Lower 48 states, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. More than 200 authentic tall ships, many offering travel excursions and educational experiences lasting from an hour to several weeks. More than 300 historic commercial vessels, such as ferries, tugs, and steamboats, as well as warships, including battleships, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and small craft dating from the 18th century to the middle 20th century that you can visit. More than 750 photogenic lighthouses and lightships grouped by East Coast, West Coast, the Gulf Coast, and the Great Lakes. More than 260 family-friendly maritime museums in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Three maps with suggested itineraries for discovering lighthouses in New England, California, and Michigan. Special articles on the tall ship Lady Washington, forgotten steamboats on the Okanogan River, the best lighthouse books, and major maritime festivals. Twenty-five professional photos of key ships and other attractions. The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime History complements Fyddeye, http: //www.fyddeye.com, the Internet's most comprehensive website dedicated to maritime history and heritage. Fyddeye also features an online community that discusses news about maritime history and current issues, including preservation of historic ships. You can also share photos and vote in polls on current events. Visit Fyddeye's pages on Facebook and follow Fyddeye on Twitter.
The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime Museums
Title | The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime Museums PDF eBook |
Author | Joe Follansbee |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2021-08 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781735465647 |
Blurb for Museums GuideDo you love to visit museums wherever you travel? Do you like learning about the sea and ships? The Fyddeye Guide to America's Maritime Museums is your ticket to the most fascinating historical museums that focus on our country's relationship with the sea. From Alaska to Florida, you'll discover museums and sites ranging from World War II aircraft carriers to displays of small pleasure craft. Visit the cramped spaces of submarines or view beautiful works of maritime art and models of famous ships. Many museums have special educational programs to teach lost sailing and boatbuilding skills. ? Listings arranged alphabetically by state ? Brief museum description and mission ? Physical address, phone, website, and email address ? Visiting hours and ticket prices (always call ahead before visiting) ? Latitude and longitude for GPS devices
North America's Maritime Museums
Title | North America's Maritime Museums PDF eBook |
Author | Hartley E. Howe |
Publisher | |
Pages | 371 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780792445722 |
North America's Maritime Museums
Title | North America's Maritime Museums PDF eBook |
Author | Hartley Edward Howe |
Publisher | |
Pages | 383 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780598090850 |
Smith's Guide to Maritime Museums of North America
Title | Smith's Guide to Maritime Museums of North America PDF eBook |
Author | Robert H. Smith |
Publisher | |
Pages | 152 |
Release | 2002-10-01 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 9780759691292 |
Smith's Guide to Maritime Museums of North America
Title | Smith's Guide to Maritime Museums of North America PDF eBook |
Author | Robert H. Smith |
Publisher | C Books |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Canada |
ISBN |
North America's Maritime Museums
Title | North America's Maritime Museums PDF eBook |
Author | Hartley Edward Howe |
Publisher | New York : Facts on File |
Pages | 371 |
Release | 1987-01-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9780816010011 |
A guide to the various maritime museums and ships accessible to the general public along the ocean coasts, inland seas, and rivers of the United States, offering an overview of each location and ship and brief outlines of early maritime history