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The Miniature Ships of August & Winnifred Crabtree
From a primitive raft to a Venetian galley decorated with 359 carved figures, the The Miniature Ships of Winnifred and August F. Crabtree depict the evolution of boatbuilding in an unparalleled display of craftsmanship.
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Message in a Bottle
Message in a Bottle highlights the work from photographers who have explored the phenomenon of American consumerism and its environmental impact.
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Chesapeake Bay: An Estuary in Crisis
Almost seventeen million people live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, a number that increases by approximately 100,000 annually. As a result, the Bay is suffering. If everyone made a few simple changes in their lifestyle, we could make a huge difference for all who live here, from the fish, crabs, and oysters to the human population. The first step is education; the second step, action.
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Stationary Voyages: The Boat in Photograph
Stationary Voyages: The Boat in Photograph explores boats as objects of art, interpreted through contemporary photographs.
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A Stamp on History
Maritime art and culture preserved on a very tiny canvas. Explore excerpts from The Mariners' Museum stamp collection.
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Exploration through the Ages
Retrace the steps of the great explorers from ancient Egypt to the North Pole and beyond…
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The USS Monitor Center
The USS Monitor Center is an extraordinary exhibit made up of historical artifacts and interactive displays that let you experience the fear, the awe, and the excitement that surrounded this extraordinary time in our nation's history.
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Chesapeake Bay: Our History and Our Future
From the Powhatan Indians to modern shipbuilding, explore the character of the nation's largest estuary.
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Captive Passage: The Transatlantic Slave Trade and the Making of the Americas
They arrived in chains, but their contributions have forged new links in the history of the Americas.
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Battle of the Atlantic: Allied Naval Intelligence in World War II
While German U-boats wrecked havoc on merchant shipping in the Atlantic, Allied intelligence worked diligently to break the enemy's communication codes.
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Birth of the Navy
Follow the US on its journey to becoming the world's leading naval power.
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Women and the Sea
She used to remain on shore, but today, she captains the ship.
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Waters of Despair, Waters of Hope
African-Americans have played an important role in the history and economy of the Chesapeake Bay—from 1619 to today.
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