The New England coast is made up of a wide variety of cities, harbors, beaches and islands. The waters are cold, rich in marine life, and sometimes treacherous. Over the years, the region has witnessed many historical events and activities that have left a lasting impression worldwide. Some even call it a "New England Mystique." For a quick view of some New England maritime history, check out our Photo Gallery called New England Maritime History.
Below is a partial list of the important historical activities that have played out along the New England coast. No doubt you have heard of some of them. If you want to find out more, we suggest you enter some of these terms into the search field of an Internet search engine and see what pops up. There's a lot of information out there on New England's maritime history.
Pilgrim colony at Plymouth
Acadia (the colony)
New England whaling industry
Clipper ships
New England ship building
Mystic Seaport
Coast Guard Academy
German U-Boats in New England waters
USS Constitution
Sinking of the Andrea Doria
Sinking of the SS Republic
Sinking of the USS Squalus
Sinking of the USS Thresher
Sinking of the steamer Portland
History of Salem (MA)
Boston history
Nantucket history
Boston's Freedom Trail
Boston Tea Party
Revolutionary War
U.S. Lifesaving Service
U.S. Lighthouse Service
Below are links to some great Websites with information on New England maritime history. Click on the links to view these sites in a new window. Close the window to return here.
• Researching Maritime History on the Internet
• Maritime Museums - Links Page
• ShiningSea.org - Maritime Links Page
