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• “In the land of Submarines”: History of Nishimura-style no. 3746

  • Collections
  • Conservation

  September 2, 2020

  Nishimura no. 3746, a Japanese midget submarine built in 1940. There were only four of these submarines ever built, only two of which were built by the Imperial Japanese Navy, and it is the only surviving example of its kind.

  

• Tell Me About It: Colonial Line Pier

  • Photography

  August 29, 2020

  Taken from the water, this 1930s photograph offers a spectacular view of the Colonial Line pier with New York City in the background.

  

• Hampton Roads History: The Founding of Newport News

  • Hampton Roads History
  • Military Conflict
  • Shipbuilding

  August 27, 2020

  In less than 60 years after the end of the Civil War, the city of Newport News was internationally known as a shipbuilding center with excellent port facilities.

  

• Maritime History: It’s Still Happening!

  • Black History
  • Military
  • Women's History

  August 25, 2020

  On July 31, 2020, Lt. j. g. Madeline Swegle became the first female African-American tactical air pilot in the US Navy.

  

• Japan Surrenders ⸺ September 2, 1945

  • Military
  • Military Conflict

  August 24, 2020

  Nearly 75 years ago, the deck of battleship USS Missouri bore witness to the end of World War II.

  

• “Taps” and the Crew of USS Monitor

  • Military
  • USS Monitor

  August 21, 2020

  Did the crew of USS Monitor hear “Taps” when it was played for the very first time?

  

• Desalination: Because rust never sleeps

  • Civil War
  • Conservation
  • USS Monitor

  August 20, 2020

  Electrochemical treatment set-ups need constant attention in the “wet lab” and outdoor tanks, and environmental conditions in dry object storage also require our steadfast attention.

  

• Privateering and the Battle of Groton Heights

  • Art
  • Collections
  • Military Conflict

  August 14, 2020

  During the American Revolution the Americans had a fledgling Navy, made up of the small fleets that each state could muster together. These ships were not able to match the well-trained, battle-hardened British Navy, so the Americans turned to privateers to help in the fight.