Explore Our Library's Vast Collection

General Plan for the Ironclad Steamer Monitor

Built 1862 at the Continental Iron Works. Purchase this image for your collection!

About the Library

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The Mariners' Museum Library at Christopher Newport University, consists of more than 1,750,000 items including books, manuscripts, maps, and photographs, is a premier resource for maritime research.

Search Our Catalogs

The Mariners' Museum Library at Christopher Newport University maintains several databases and guides to the books, periodicals, vessel plans, rare maps and manuscripts in our collection.

Plans & Drawings

 

Explore over 10,000 plans and drawings related to steam, sail, motor and human-powered watercraft.

Research Assistance

  

Library staff members are available to assist you with your research during your visit or you can apply for help online.

Chris-Craft

 

Explore hull cards, photographs, boat plans and sales literature on Chris-Craft models from 1922-1980.