Terrific Animation of 1797 USS Constitution Launch(es)
It was a cold and overcast day in Boston on October 21, 1797. The dismal weather must have been well matched to the anxiety of George Claghorn as he stood on the wharf of Hartt’s… Read More
Leslie Leaney inducted into the ADCI Hall of Fame
Friday SBMM hosted the annual conference for the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and on Saturday we hosted the 25th Anniversary conference for the Historical Diving Society (HDS). In the photo is HDS Co-Founder and SBMM Founding… Read More
The Word is getting out on Bob Evan’s upcoming Art Exhibit
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Kardboard Kayak Races 2017 Results and Video
Family Fun (Heat 1) 1st – Orange Crush VI – Simon (age 9) 2nd – Orange Crush V – Milo (age 9) 3rd – Old Time Divers – Sky (age 6) Family Fun (Heat 2)… Read More
Historic Shipwreck Discovered off Point Conception
The USCG Cutter McCulloch. (Photo courtesy https://artofdentistryinstitute.com/nizagara-100/ Mare Island Museum) http://www.ksby.com/story/35656604/historic-shipwreck-discovered-off-point-conception https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/1a1f630 http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/shipwrecks/mcculloch/
Keeping the Flame Alight With the Last of the Lampists
Jim Woodward is a lampist. A what, you ask? A lampist’s main job is to keep the enormous, delicate glass lenses of lighthouse lights in tip-top shape so that ships at sea stay safe. But… Read More
Secretary of Interior visits SBMM
SBMM Board Vice-President Don Barthelmess and SBMM Executive Director Greg Gorga welcomed United States Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum for a tour. Secretary Zinke stated: “A phenomenal, must… Read More
Teach Channel Islands
A new Educational Resource website “TeachChannelIslands” for the documentary film series “West of the West: Tales from California’s Channel Islands is now online. The filmmakers are grateful to the experts, teachers, and generous funders who have made… Read More
Freak of Navigation
The passenger steamer SS Warrimoo was quietly knifing its way through the waters of the mid-Pacific on its way from Vancouver to Australia. The navigator had just finished working out a star fix and brought the… Read More
SBMM’s Deputy Director is a Winner
Emily Falke Dish: Grilled Umami Tri-Tip Tacos with Pickled Beets, Queso Fresco, and Cilantro Horseradish Crème; Black IPA–Braised Red Cabbage; Farro with Grilled Meyer Lemon Slices; and Shishito Peppers topped with Toasted Pepitas. A curator and director of… Read More
Tattoo & Scrimshaw Opening Reception
Roger Chrisman was one of over 225 people enjoying our Tattoo & Scrimshaw Art Opening Reception last night. Exhibit is on display until August 31, 2016, so now you can learn about the history of… Read More
New Exhibit: Tattoos and Scrimshaw
One of the great things about the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is we are constantly opening new exhibits. On January 14th we open Tattoos and Scrimshaw: the Art of the Sailor. While I am very… Read More