
Maritime Heritage & Culture


The USS Saginaw’s Journey through the Pacific

Rebuild, Replant, Revive: Restoration at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi

The Capture of the ex-USS Schurz of Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

A Brief History of America’s Lighthouses
Lighthouses all over the world are iconic symbols of hope, resiliency, and safety. They stand resolute in all kinds of... View Article

The Wreck of the Lamartine
Within the boundaries of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and nearly 300 feet beneath the ocean’s surface lies the Lamartine,... View Article

U-701: Sunk in Monitor during WWII
What importance does U-701, a sunken German U-Boat have in American history and culture? It was the first German... View Article

“Captain Santa” and the story of the Christmas Tree Ship
Our national marine sanctuaries protect the rich cultural and maritime history of the United States by preserving historic shipwrecks and... View Article

Why a national marine sanctuary would be great for Wisconsin communities

The Wreck of the Hannah M. Bell
On April 4, 1911, the 315-foot Hannah M. Bell grounded about six miles offshore of Key Largo, Florida. The ship’s... View Article