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  • The Pontoon–Hydroplane Boat: A Motor Boat Built on Airplane Principles

    • Collections
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Photography

    Is it a boat? Or an airplane? Perhaps both. Thomas Lake's patented pontoon-hydroplane boat is a testament to the imaginations of past inventors whose ideas paved the way for future vessels.

  • You Say Merrimack, I say Virginia

    • Civil War
    • css virginia
    • Military Conflict
    • USS Monitor

    History lovers have been transfixed for decades by the clash of the ironclads that erupted at the Battle of Hampton Roads. But one question remains unanswered for many: Why do some people refer to CSS Virginia as Merrimac? And what's more: Why is Merrimac sometimes spelled with a "k" at the end and sometimes without?

  • The Congress of Vienna and British Offshore Balancing Strategy  

    • history
    • Military

    Should the US Grand Strategy continue its commitment to European security, or should it be focused elsewhere? Foreign policy and national security experts have debated that question since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. We dive into the history of Offshore Balancing to determine whether this national security strategy is a feasible modern-day solution.

  • Holiday Happenings at The Mariners’

    • Holiday

    Have you been scouring the internet for family-friendly holiday events? Are you searching for meaningful ways to give back to your community? Did you run out of gift ideas for your loved ones? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, look no further — head to The Mariners’ this holiday season!

  • Deserting USS Monitor

    • Civil War
    • Military
    • USS Monitor

    USS Monitor was the strangest warship many sailors had ever seen. While all the enlisted men were volunteers, as soon as some arrived on board, they immediately deserted to “parts unknown.” When the ironclad was repaired in the Washington Navy Yard, the sailors were granted liberty. Many did not return. Not only was Monitor unseaworthy, it was also very uncomfortable, prompting many to desert.

  • The King is Coming!

    • Environmental Conservation
    • Events
    • Mariners' Park

    On October 17 - 20, 2024 a community science event called “Catch the King,” led by Wetlands Watch with the support of numerous local environmental partners, including The Mariners’ Museum and Park, will give the community the ability to help monitor the flooding from king tides in coastal Virginia. Learn more about the event and other ways you can get involved in protecting our local watersheds. 

  • Guns of USS Monitor

    • Civil War
    • Military
    • Military Conflict
    • USS Monitor

    After a gun demonstration at a swanky event turned deadly, the US Navy had no interest in revisiting the production of large shell guns. But when John A.B. Dahlgren, known as the “Father of Naval Ordinance,” developed a new style of naval shell gun known as the Dahlgren gun, these weapons would eventually be mounted onto Monitor and taken into battle against CSS Virginia.

  • Celebrating Life’s Big Moments at The Mariners’

    • Events
    • Military

    We love hosting events at The Mariners’ because sharing our resources with the community allows us to build strong, lasting bonds. We recently hosted a Military Retirement Ceremony that was an incredible reflection on a life of honorable service.

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