Country: United States

This is the yacht that won the race which came to be known as the “America’s Cup”

This vessel became famous as the flagship of Commodore George Dewey at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War in 1898.

Arizona was a battleship destroyed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, with the loss of 1177 men.

Pegasus-class hydrofoil, in service from 1977 through 1993. Conducted coastal operations, such as narcotics interdiction, in the Caribbean basin.

First Union ironclad of the American Civil War. Fought famous battle with the first Confederate ironclad ‘Virginia’ here in Hampton Roads – the first battle between two iron ships.

The Lexington as originally intended as a battlecruiser. She was converted to an aircraft carrier while still under construction.

The largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States and the fastest to cross the Atlantic in either direction

Chesapeake Bay Oyster Dredger

About the Vessel This form of boat was developed for tonging oysters in the area of New York city. Because it was so well suited to its task, the design was adapted in the Chesapeake Bay and the York and James rivers. Links for three museums that display (or have […]

A merchant brig, designed by William Webb and built in 1853 in New York. She sailed a triangular trade route between New York, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.