The American Merchant Marine Museum preserves displays and interprets historic artifacts and artwork related to the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine, and the profession of seafaring. The Museum will educate and instill in midshipmen and the public an appreciation for the significant contributions made by the maritime services to the nation's heritage, and in particular by USMMA graduates and personnel in peace and war. Kings Point, New York

The Antique Boat Museum is the premier fresh water nautical museum in North America. Located in the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, the ABM's galleries overflow with over 300 unique and beautifully-preserved boats and thousands of recreational boating artifacts. From May through October, our 4.5 acre campus comes alive with speed boat rides, boat shows, educational programs for all ages, special events and more. Clayton, New York

The 77-mile long Black River Canal was an engineering marvel of the 19th century. Built between 1837 and 1855, the Black River Canal ran uphill, connecting the waters of the Erie Canal with those of Black River. The southern section of the overland canal linked Rome and Boonville, a distance of 25 miles. Following the rugged Lansing Kill Gorge, this section of the canal rose 693 feet and required 70 locks. The northern section of the overland canal connected Boonville and Lyons Falls, a distance of 10 miles. This section of the canal descended 386 feet and required 39 locks. All together, the Black River Canal had 109 locks--still a world record. Between Lyons Falls and Carthage, a distance of 42 miles, the Black River itself was canalized for slack-water navigation. By giving the North Country access to eastern and midwestern markets, the Black River Canal was instrumental in the region's growth and prosperity. The museum grounds are located near the Main St. bridge in Boonville, New York

The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is a museum on the shore of Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York. It is home to several decommissioned US Naval vessels, including the Cleveland-class cruiser USS Little Rock, the Fletcher-class destroyer USS The Sullivans, and the submarine USS Croaker. Along with the ships, there are a variety of smaller vehicles, vessels, and aircraft on display at the park. The Buffalo Naval Park takes you inside our nation's military history with incredible tours of vessels, as well as fascinating exhibits and displays including historic documents, uniforms, military gear, photographs and much more. Plan your visit today and explore history like you've never seen it before. Buffalo, New York

Canal Society members study New York canal history, including its effect on the life and economy of the State; exchange information; promote interest in the canals in the United States and abroad; educate the public and encourage preservation of canal records, relics, structures and sites; and help restore abandoned canals and historic vessels, including replicating their structures. The Society has compiled a Smithsonian-quality collection of canal artifacts, artwork, books and papers. Canandaigua, New York

The Mission of the Carmans River Maritime Center is to operate an educational facility for the building, restoration and repair of wooden boats and to sustain maritime skills and traditions, particularly those associated with Brookhaven Hamlet and Great South Bay. Brookhaven, Long Island, New York

We are delighted to introduce you to one of the most interesting communities in New York City, City Island, a small island with a rich nautical history, much of it preserved by the Historical Society and Nautical Museum. City Island, New York

The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits objects and documents pertinent to whaling, especially the regional whaling history of Long Island, whale conservation, and the history of Cold Spring Harbor as a maritime port. Cold Spring Harbor, New York

Our mission is to celebrate the story of the Delaware & Hudson Canal, the communities along its route, and their role in building our nation. The D&H Canal Historical Society maintains a Canal Museum and Five Locks Walk trail to preserve canal-era artifacts, and document the canal's creation, operation, and importance as an engine of economic development in the region and beyond. High Falls, New York

The Mission of the East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation is to recognize, restore and preserve the maritime heritage of the East End of Long Island, New York. In Greenport, we operate the East End Seaport Museum on the waterfront with its maritime exhibits and collections. Our blacksmith conducts demonstrations of iron working with hands-on experiences for children at the Village Blacksmith Shop. Offshore - we own, operate, and maintain the historic Long Beach Bar (Bug) Lighthouse. Bug Light is the gateway to Greenport, Shelter Island, and Peconic Bay and we are proud to be the stewards of this working navigational structure. Greenport, New York

The Erie Canal Museum serves the general public from broad geographic areas. It maintains and enhances the scope and appeal of its canal-related educational programs, exhibits and collections. The Erie Canal Museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the the 1850 National Register Weighlock Building, the last remaining structure of its kind, and to telling the incredible adventure story of the Erie Canal. Come aboard a full size replica canal boat. Explore life in a canal town. Put on a puppet show. Experience a part of history that played an imperative role in the growth and development of the United State. The Erie Canal Museum is a must-see for adults and children of all ages! Syracuse, New York.

The Finger Lakes Boating Museum was established in 1997 to preserve the boating heritage of the Finger Lakes region. Since our founding, the Museum has assembled a collection of more than 115 boats built in the Finger Lakes region over the past 100 years, as well as numerous related artifacts and extensive reference material. Geneva, New York

11 glacial lakes. 14 counties. 1 playground. Nestled in the heart of it all on the north end of Keuka Lake, the Finger Lakes Museum & Aquarium stirs the imagination, educates the mind, and inspires visitors of all ages. Our goal is to bring the unique cultural heritage and natural history of the Finger Lakes directly to you. Let us show you why we're not your average museum. Keuka Park, New York

Historic John J. Harvey is America's first large modern fireboat, and the longest serving boat in FDNY. Built in 1931, MV John J. Harvey, at 130 ft and 268 net tons, is among the most powerful fireboats ever in service. She has five 600 HP diesel engines, and has capacity to pump 18,000 gallons of water a minute. Her pumps are powerful -- enough so that when she and the George Washington Bridge were both brand new, she shot water over the bridge's roadway. She was retired by the New York City Fire Department in 1994 and bought at auction by her current owners in 1999. She was placed on The National Register of Historic Places in June 2000. New York, NY

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, museum. Our mission is "To promote, protect, enhance and collect the maritime historical resources associated with the Oswego River and its drainage basin, the Oswego Canal and Lake Ontario." Our vision is to become a nationally recognized and accredited museum of maritime history, heritage and culture. The Museum maintains a fleet of historic vessels located on our grounds, and are open for tours and viewing mid-May through mid-October (weather pending). Oswego, New York

The Hudson River Historic Boat Restoration & Sailing Society Inc.'s mission is to restore and maintain the historic sloop, Eleanor, and to serve as a resource for the general public who seek knowledge of the history of sailing on the Hudson River and the desire to learn how to sail. Hudson, New York

The Hudson River Maritime Museum was founded in 1980 by steamboat and tugboat men, as well as local citizens who wanted to preserve the shipping history of the Hudson River. Kingston, New York

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Through exhibitions, educational programming and the foremost collection of technologically groundbreaking aircraft and vessels, visitors of all ages and abilities are taken on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The Intrepid Museum was founded in 1982 with the acquisition of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, now a National Historic Landmark, which served tours of duty in World War II and the Vietnam War, and was a recovery vessel for the Gemini and Mercury space missions. The mission of the Museum is to promote the awareness and understanding of history, science and service through its collections, exhibitions and programming in order to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth. Join us for a dynamic, interactive and educational journey for all ages. New York, NY

Lightship "Frying Pan" is listed on both the New York State and Federal Registers of Historic Places, as it is one of 13 lightships remaining from more than 100 built. The US Coast Guard used lightships as floating lighthouses to guard other ships from running aground on shoals, or submerged rocks, that were too far from land to be served by a lighthouse on shore.

The LILAC - New York's Only Historic Steamship. LILAC is a decomissioned U.S. Coast Guard vessel that served as a lighthouse tender for the U.S. Lighthouse Service from 1933 until 1939. In 1939, the Coast Guard took over LILAC, under the name WAGL-227, as a buoy tender until 1972. She is the last surviving vessel in her class (Violet Class) and one of the few steam-powered government vessels in this country. She is the oldest lighthouse tender left as well as the only steam-powered vessel from the Coast Guard. New York, NY

The Long Island Maritime Museum was founded in 1966 and is located on the historic West Sayville waterfront. The museum grounds, once part of the Meadow Edge estate of Mr. and Mrs. Anson Hard, is now comprised of fourteen acres and nine historic buildings. Charged with the mission of preserving Long Island’s maritime history and heritage for educational purposes, the Museum has been welcoming visitors from all over the world for over 40 years. West Sayville, New York

In keeping with its Mission Statement, Long Island Seaport and Eco Center (LISEC) is focused on the conservation of Long Island Sound and preservation of Long Island's maritime heritage. It supports and sponsors projects and activities to raise awareness of the area's nautical history and the environment, while educating our youth and keeping alive the spirit of community involvement. Currently LISEC is heavily involved with its ever expanding wooden boat restoration and building activities housed in the Bayles Boat Shop, located in Port Jefferson's Harborfront Park. Its involvement with Adopt-A-Beach, Shellfish Restoration, Go Green Events, Using the Sound and Harbor as a Learning Laboratory are part of its ever expanding outreach. LISEC membership is available to all who wish to expand their knowledge and wrap themselves in the past and future of Long Island's marine environment...Come join the journey! Port Jefferson, New York

The Lower Lakes Marine Historical Society has been established to increase and diffuse knowledge and appreciation of maritime history, art and science and in particular as related to the City of Buffalo and the Niagara Frontier. Buffalo, New York

A walk through the Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler brings with it a vivid presence of seafaring in both bygone years as well as today's present era. The exquisitely fashioned ship models, historic artifacts, nautical photographs and prints, and the host of corporate banners identifying exhibits of the respective steamship companies they represent gives the visitor a true sense of being at sea with those individuals who experienced life in the merchant marine or passenger cruise line industry. The Fort Schuyler Museum is housed on the campus of the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College at historic Fort Schuyler, The Bronx, New York.

The National Lighthouse Museum Board of Trustees, Board of Advisors and FRIENDS will advocate, help preserve, and raise funds for establishing a National Lighthouse Museum at the old US Lighthouse "SUPER" Depot site on Staten Island. A coalition of leading lighthouse preservation and membership organizations from Maine to California unanimously selected the original US Lighthouse Service Depot on Staten Island, NY in 1997 as the location for the National Lighthouse Museum. Staten Island, New York

The National Maritime Historical Society is the national voice for America' maritime heritage—helping to raise awareness of our nation's history and the role seafaring has played in shaping the United States of America along with the rest of the world. Our mission is to preserve and perpetuate the maritime history of the United States and to invite all Americans to share in the challenging heritage of seafaring. Peekskill, New York

A private, non-profit organization, the Museum occupies historic canal-era buildings in the D&H Canal Park right on the Neversink River. In addition to our exhibitions, the museum provides various educational activities for children and adults throughout the year. Exhibitions such as Black Diamonds and the D&H Canal with videos, artifacts, a working lock model, photographs and information on canal technology, history, boating and canal life, Orange County Archaeology, a joint exhibition with the Orange County Chapter of the NYS Archaeology Society on the history of the Lenape Native Americans, The Artistry of the Blacksmith; which illustrates the art and life of the blacksmith in our working blacksmith shop and Movies Before Hollywood, a look at the early motion picture industry and the film pioneers who worked in this region. Cuddebackville, New York

The North River Historic Ship Society is a New York State chartered organization dedicated to the protection, preservation and promotion of historic vessels in New York harbor and the importance of our working waterfront in our own lives today. You can ride a century-old tugboat, get wet aboard a New York City fireboat and explore a once-sunken lightship, thanks in part to the work of the North River Historic Ship Society (NRHSS). Since 1994, this small state-chartered, not-for-profit organization has championed the vintage ships and workboats that tell the important story of New York’s maritime heritage. These vessels, some of which are more than a century old, keep that history alive by offering public trips and dockside tours that illustrate our harbor’s colorful past and its present-day vitality. The ships we work with are all eligible or listed on the National Register of Historic Places. New York, NY

On this and the following pages, we wish to acquaint you with the Oriskany Reunion Association and the Oriskany Museum, tell you the history of the carrier and where she is today. Oriskany, New York

The mission of the museum is to preserve, interpret and promote the culture of Sag Harbor through its collection of historical objects related to the village's whaling history, as well as the presentation of contemporary exhibits and events that reflect the culture of the village today and put Sag Harbor's past and present into context. Sag Harbor, New York

Welcoming the public once again are the lightship Ambrose, with a brand-new hull, and schooner Pioneer, with new sails and a new transmission—as well as the 19th-century letterpress print shop Bowne & Co., Stationers. Thousands of children and teachers have already participated in re-launched education programs, and a lively slate of lectures, symposia, and tours is underway. New York, NY

The non-profit SS Columbia Project (SSCP) is dedicated to restoring and operating America's oldest surviving passenger steamer, the National Historic Landmark Vessel SS Columbia. New York, NY

The mission of the Noble Maritime Collection is to preserve and interpret the art, writings, and historical maritime artifacts of the distinguished marine artist, John A. Noble (1913-83) and to continue his legacy of celebrating the people and traditions of the working waterfront of New York Harbor in its collections, exhibitions, and programs; to preserve and interpret the history of Sailors' Snug Harbor; to preserve and celebrate Robbins Reef Lighthouse; and to operate a museum and maritime study center inspired by these themes. Staten Island, New York

Visit the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum in Albany, NY where you can see the only remaining Destroyer Escort afloat in the United States today. During World War II, 563 Destroyer Escorts battled Nazi U-boats on the North Atlantic protecting convoys of men and material. In the Pacific they stood in line to defend naval task forces from Japanese submarines and Kamikaze air attacks. Today, only one of these ships remains afloat in the United States, the USS SLATER. Moored on the Hudson River in Albany, New York, the USS SLATER has undergone an extensive restoration that has returned the ship to her former glory. The museum offers hour-long guided tours, youth group overnight camping, and a historic location to hold naval reunions. Albany, New York

The Waterford Tugboat Roundup began in 1999 as a way to preserve and promote the maritime industrial heritage of the New York State Canal System and other adjoining inland waterways. The event is sponsored annually by the Town of Waterford and the Waterford Maritime Historical Society, in addition to many generous corporate sponsors. Waterford, New York

The Waterfront Museum, founded in 1985, is located in Red Hook, Brooklyn. It is housed aboard the 1914 Lehigh Valley Barge #79, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our mission is to provide waterfront access, and promote historic preservation. We foster an understanding of the NY Harbor as a waterway carrying commerce and commuters as well as a means for culture and recreation. During the summer of 2002, the museum completed a critical Drydock Project to repair the last surviving railroad barge. Brooklyn, New York