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  • The Flying Bridge of Bratislava

    • Collections
    • Shipbuilding

    Learn about the history, design, operation, and use of “flying bridges” – ferries propelled solely by water flow!

  • The Evolution of Naval Ordnance: 1820-1866

    • Civil War
    • Military
    • Military Conflict
    • Shipbuilding
    • Technology

    Major changes to 19th-century seaboard weaponry forced the transition from wooden ships to armored vessels. By the dawn of the 20th century, every major warship would be made of steel – steam-powered and armed with rifled guns – a new way of waging war at sea.

  • Battle of Wassaw Sound and CSS Atlanta

    • Civil War
    • Military
    • Military Conflict

    CSS Atlanta was an ironclad transformation effort which used the iron-hull and Scottish-built engines of SS Fingal to fashion one of the Confederacy’s most powerful warships. The ironclad; however, had a deep draft which limited its operational area below Savannah

  • Noland Trail

    The Noland Trail offers fun and excitement for nature enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. This award-winning trail is free and open to the public

  • Change Log

    A log of the updates and fixes applied to The Mariners' Museum websites.

  • The Detective and the Cataloger

    • Collections

    Cataloging engravings from 16th and 17th century atlases and books requires intense detective work to accurately understand the image’s origin or the scene’s history.

  • Mariners’ Lake

    The Mariners’ Lake within The Mariners’ Park is a stunning 167-acre freshwater lake that makes the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities.

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