The small craft collection contains a diverse variety of vessels ranging in size, shape, function, and source culture. Because the Museum’s small craft originate from such a variety of contexts, each boat comes to the Museum with its own quirks and challenges resulting from its history of use. To get a better understanding of the collection, its condition issues, and its needs, it is necessary to evaluate each small craft, one-by-one.

The archaeological conservators worked together, separately, to finish work on all of the USS Monitors' rope fragments.

Imagine your own adventure on the high seas as you navigate this fascinating gallery.