Back to work! Above, architect Jose Guzman prepares for installing our periscope by visiting the Sub Force Museum. Upper tight, a new ship's wheel!
 
Our Library Gets Another Boost!
The year started out with a chance to select books from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Augustin Bourneuf of Stonington.   Two ship's wheels and an anchor came with the books. The books cover a range of topics, from navigational instruments to the great age of sail, to knots, to the first steamships, to early battleships, and more.  "The First Atlantic Liners" starts off with the Savannah, which, in 1819 under Capt. Moses Rogers of New London, made the first crossing using a steam engine.   "American Battleships 1886-1923" describes the
six ships of the "Connecticut" class of 1906-1908, the most powerful warships afloat until superseded by technical advances.  USS Connecticut was the flagship of Teddy Roosevelt's "Great White Fleet," which sailed around the world to signal America's coming of age as a naval power.  A signed copy of Gus Bourneuf's history of the WW II Liberty ships, "Workhorses of the Fleet," appears in our online account of the Fort Trumbull Maritime Officers School.    Have a look at  mcguirelibrary1998.omeka.net

Brian Rogers, Librarian

 
NB: January through March we're open Thursday through Sunday from 1 to 5 PM. The McGuire Library is oppen by appointment; send an email. See you there!   
What's Up at the Custom House  -  January 13, 2019
New London Maritime Society - Local  Friendly  Authentic
Telling the stories of New London's waterfront & preserving four historic maritime sites
New London Maritime Society thanks our Friends & Sponsors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John Steffian, Jr., The Maco Family Fund, Matt Lynch Water Transit
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund,   Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut  
Veolia Water,   Bodenwien Foundation, The Atlantic Paranormal Society,  & CDBG
 
Now on view at the Custom House
   
Bully for Woolies: Victorian Sailors Stitchery
The Charles B. Moss Sr. & Paula Moss Collection
 
Victorian Woolies: Sailors Stitchery and Other Pastimes', now on view at the Custom House Maritime Museum, celebrates a recent gift of 32 'woolies', or Victorian sailor embroideries,   
from Charles B. Moss, Jr.  
 
Please make a 100% tax deductible donation
New London Maritime Society
ANNUAL FUND    Donate Here
Dear friends and supporters, 
 
It was touch-and-go financially last year as we finally resolved all legal issues with Harbor Lighthouse. Together we persevered and won - establishing the inalienable right for you and future generations to visit this historic beloved local landmark. 

In 2018 your donations allowed our programs for students and seniors to blossom. You enabled the creation of new and more-intimate opportunities to visit inside Ledge Lighthouse. And for the first time in 185 years, the custom house's four interior gutters (in the attic) have been replaced and the roof leaks stopped!  (Last week, John Marshall consulted on restoring the main gallery's plaster ceiling.)
 
Your generosity is what keeps us afloat. Annual Fund contributions make up 20% of the New London Maritime Society operating budget. Your gift to NLMS makes an immediate impact on our ability to enhance our educational offerings and preservation work both at the museum and out in the community.  
 
Please give today! Checks may be made out to NLMS, 150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320. Help us end the year on solid financial footing by donating to our Annual Fund.
 
With gratitude for your support,   -- Susan
 
PS: 'How will we know it's us without our past?' --John Steinbeck.  Please brighten the new season with a gift to New London Maritime Society.
 
The New London Maritime Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, tax ID #06-10866688. NLMS receives no regular funding from any other organization. We rely entirely on donations and the money raised from visitors to the Museum. There is only one staff member; the museum is run by a dedicated band of volunteers who give generously of their time. 
  New London Maritime Society - your local, independent, community museum.
~ Special Go-Fund-Me Match Opportunity ~
Race Rock Lighthouse needs a restoration plan. Please give today! 

A generous benefactor came forward with 50% of the cost for an architectural assessment and plan to restore Race Rock Light
. Help us raise to other half.   
 
Race Rock Lighthouse turns 140 years old in December.  
 
We are eager to start its restoration . But first we need to have a strategic plan prepared by a preservation architect.  
         
The price for this assessment (+ related costs) comes to $11,000.  
 
Please help us raise the remaining $5,500.    We want to have the plan ready so we can get to work next summer.  
   
 Please DONATE to this special 'Go Fund Me' campaign today.  
     
Questions about donating? Why not g ive Susan a call: 860-447-2501, or 203-444-2884 
View our Online Exhibitions of New London Maritime History - HERE
  

New London Maritime Society appreciates the support of our
Lighthouse Logos League businesses  
Please click on the logos to learn more.
 
 
 
 
                    
 
           
 
 
 
    
                   
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
Our Lighthouse Logo League is a way for local businesses to reach the 1,100+ shoreline readers per week who reliably read this blast, while supporting NLMS.   Want to join? Email Susan at nlmaritimedirector.com.
We all should work together and   SHOP LOCAL! 
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We don't usually mention our entryway brochure table -- but you might want to stop by and take a look.
There are new brochures for New London boaters, Connecticut museums, and Connecticut antiques, along with local menus, US Customs information, and news from friends like Black Hawk Fishing.

Custom House Maritime Museum     is on Facebook. 'Like' us to keep up with   our events, as   well as with news of interest about museums world-wide.    

 
The Custom House MUSEUM SHOP  offers all kinds of unique gifts. All 2019 calendars are now 50% off!  >
 
MUSEUM SHOP gifts have an extra feel good factor: when you shop with us, all your purchases go towards supporting the museum, exhibitions, & educational programs. 


Facebook  New Lon don Harbor Light    reports the latest on NL Harbor 'Pequot' Light and about  American lighthouse preservation.    
 
Faceboo k  New London Ledge Light  reports the latest n ews about the lighthouse at the center of our harbor.   
 
Facebook the  Ledge Light Foundation to follow ongoing restoration efforts. 
Ledge Light Foundation president Bruce Buckley was in on Thursday to discuss plans for 2019. 
 
    The view from the Custom House roof includes Race Rock and NL Ledge Lighthouses on the horizon.
 

Our congratulations to )former intern) Cassidy and her new baby Landon (photo: Christina Corcoran).

And our best wishes for speedy recoveries to Josephine and Jennifer, both of whom  we hope to see soon back at the custom house!


Facebook  Lighthouses of Long Island Sound Gateway   to learn news of other area  lighthouses.   
We have begun planning a third LIS lighthouse conference.   
     
 
  Have a Sparkling Day!  
 
Thank you for 35 years of support of New London Maritime Society!
  Your membership provides annual operating funds for our Museum & Lighthouses.
 
New London Maritime Society | 150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320 | 860-447-2501
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The Custom House Maritime Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 PM, or by appointment | 860-447-2501