October 9 - 12, 2007
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The Maritime Heritage Conference is a triennial event designed specifically for those from all walks of life interested in maritime culture, history, and heritage. It gives the opportunity for researchers in the manifold aspects of the story of human interaction with oceans, seas, and waterways, to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for this integral part of our history. Specialists in maritime history, education, the preservation of historic vessels, marine sanctuaries, underwater archaeology, as well as interested amateurs will have the opportunity to socialize, exchange experiences and ideas, and learn from each other.
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Please join us aboard Star of India on Wednesday, 10 October from 5-7pm. Call NMHS headquarters to let us know if you will attend at 914-737-7878, ext, 0, or email juliachurch@seahistory.org.
Sea History Editorial Advisory Board Member Carla Rahn Phillips will moderate a panel on "Spain's Legacy in the Pacific" that morning. In the afternoon there will be a reception on the flight deck of USS Midway, featuring a keynote address by Ian W. Toll, author of Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the US Navy, which officially starts the conference. |
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Maritime Conference Participants Include:
The San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
The American Lighthouse Coordinating Committee
Council of American Maritime Museums
Historic Naval Ships Association
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Maritime Historical Society
Museum Small Craft Association
National Park Service
Naval Historical Foundation
North American Society for Oceanic History
Nautical Research Guild
U.S. Life-Saving Service Heritage Association
U.S. Lighthouse Society |
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The Conference Venue:
Organizers expect as many as 500 attendees. The conference will officially commence
with a welcome reception on the 6 -barque Star of India on the evening of Tuesday October 9, 2007.
For the next three days, October 10 through 12, conference participants will have the
opportunity of selecting from more than 70 different break-out sessions. The proceedings
will officially conclude with a twilight dinner cruise on San Diego Bay. |
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Conference Chair
Raymond Ashley Ph.D.
619-234-9153 ext. 104
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Program Chair
Kevin Sheehan
619-234-9153 ext. 118
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Conference Coordinator
Robyn Wilner
619-234-9153 ext. 106
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We hope you will join us in San Diego as active participants in the field come together to share in their knowledge and experience. We look forward to a week of exciting presentations, good comraderie, and meeting National Maritime Historical Society west coast members.
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