Baltimore Inner Harbor, Pier 5, South of Pratt Street between Market P...
Significance: Designed by Oscar F. Lackey and constructed in 1908-1910, the bulkheads on Piers 4, 5, and 6 in the Baltimore Inner Harbor were among the first reinforced concrete structures erected in seawater i... More
Buffalo Lighthouse, Buffalo Harbor, Buffalo River & Lake Erie, Buffalo...
Significance: This was the second lighthouse in Buffalo. Its picture is included in the seal of the city of Buffalo symbolizing the city's tradition as an important port on the Great Lakes. Survey number: HABS NY-60
Gig Harbor Net Sheds, Babich Net Shed, 2700 Harborview Drive, Gig Harb...
See HAER No. WA-186-N for copy of Cultural Resource Survey in field records. Peter Babich Net Shed added as secondary name, 6/18/2012 STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The seventeen extant net she... More
Grindle Point Light Station, Western end of Ferry Road on Grindle Poin...
Survey number: HABS ME-181
Genessee Lighthouse, Lake Avenue, Rochester, Monroe County, NY
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-122 Survey number: HABS NY-228 Building/structure dates: 1822 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1863 Subsequent Work
Wood Island Light Station, East end of Wood Island, at mouth of Soo Ri...
Survey number: HABS ME-222
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a dock, harbor, boats, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker Mackinaw, Cheboygan, Cheboygan County, MI
Public domain photograph - historical image of Michigan, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Navy Yard, Quarters B, East Side of Drill Field, Washington Navy Yard,...
Significance: Quarters B was built as a residence near 1800 and possibly pre-dates the Navy Yard. The house stood through damage during the War of 1812 and has been continuously used as the residence of the se... More
Isle Au Haut Light Station, Robinson's Point, Isle Au Haut, Knox Count...
Public domain photograph of stairs, steps, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Schooner WAWONA, 1018 Valley Street, Seattle, King County, WA
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a ship, docks, navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Schooner WAWONA, 1018 Valley Street, Seattle, King County, WA
Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Schooner WAWONA, 1018 Valley Street, Seattle, King County, WA
Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Schooner WAWONA, 1018 Valley Street, Seattle, King County, WA
Picryl description: Public domain image of a basement, underground, lobby, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Hunting Island Lighthouse, Cottage HI-64, Hunting Island State Park, U...
Survey number: HABS SC-385-D Public domain photograph - historical image of Hawaii, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Monomoy Point Light Station, Approximately 3500 feet Northeast Powder ...
Significance: Originally built in response to Federal period growth in coastal traffic, the Monomoy Point Light Station is now significant as an early example of cast-iron light construction for a secondary, fi... More
Pacific Creosoting Plant, West Dock, 5350 Creosote Place, Northeast, B...
Survey number: HAER WA-131-G Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hunting Island Lighthouse, Lighthouse, Hunting Island State Park, U.S....
Significance: Guide to sailing vessels, used until 1933 by United States Lighthouse Service, now used as an observation platform. One of few surviving historic lighthouses in South Carolina. Survey number: HAB... More
Hunting Island Lighthouse, Lighthouse, Hunting Island State Park, U.S....
Significance: Guide to sailing vessels, used until 1933 by United States Lighthouse Service, now used as an observation platform. One of few surviving historic lighthouses in South Carolina. Survey number: HAB... More
Ferry TICONDEROGA, Route 7, Shelburne, Chittenden County, VT
Significance: TICONDEROGA, considered to be the only extant unmodified vessel of its type in the United States, symbolizes an era of travel that has all but vanished from American waters. One of only two remain... More
Galloway Type Cataract Boat EDITH, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ
Survey number: HAER AZ-71 Public domain photograph - historical image of Arizona, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Naval Base Charleston, Building No. 32 Smokestack, Hobson Avenue,...
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hoboken Piers Headhouse, River Street at Hudson River, Hoboken, Hudson...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a power station, dam, electric generator, industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Hoboken Piers Headhouse, River Street at Hudson River, Hoboken, Hudson...
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Dry Dock No. 4, East & West Quay Walls,...
Significance: They are located within the Pearl Harbor National Historic Landmark. They are integral parts of Dry Dock No. 4, the largest dry dock at Pearl Harbor, capable of accepting CVN class ships. Dry Dock... More
Empire State V, James River Reserve Fleet, Newport News, Newport News,...
Significance: Originally built for American President Lines for commercial purposes, the Military Sea Transportation Services instead converted the Empire State V to a troopship. One of three in its class, it ... More
Oak Island Coast Guard Station, Highway 160, Oak Island, Brunswick Cou...
Survey number: HABS NC-401 Building/structure dates: 1932 Initial Construction
Union Wharf, Taylor Street End, Port Townsend, Jefferson County, WA
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a dock, harbor, boats, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Ship Shoal Light Station, Gulf of Mexico, Theriot, Terrebonne Parish, ...
Public domain scan of the book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ship Shoal Light Station, Gulf of Mexico, Theriot, Terrebonne Parish, ...
Public domain scan of the book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Bowditch Hall, 600 feet east of Smith S...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Connecticut, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Bowditch Hall, 600 feet east of Smith S...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Connecticut, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Creque Marine Railway, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI
Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, train car, railroad, railway, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tugboat Edna G, Agate Bay, Two Harbors, Lake County, MN
Significance: Believed to be the last steam-powered, coal burning tugboat assigned an operating license on the Great Lakes. Used to transport ore carriers to the Two Harbors docks from 1896 until her retiremen... More
Point Reyes Lighthouse, Point Reyes Station, Marin County, CA
Complex has a fog building. Survey number: HABS CA-2250 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 91001100
Bodie Island Light Station, Off Highway 12, Nags Head, Dare County, NC
Significance: Bodie Island Light Station served as an important aid to navigation in a system of lighthouses guiding mariners along the hazardous waters of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, often referred to a... More
General John Pope, Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet, Benicia, Solano County, C...
STORED ON SITE. mchr Significance: At the time of the documentation, the General John Pope was the sole remaining ship afloat in the P2-S2-R2 class and was notable for its longevity as a troopship that particip... More
U.S. Naval Submarine Base, New London Submarine Escape Training Tank, ...
Significance: The Submarine Escape Training Tank was constructed for the purpose of training U.S. Navy submariners in the use of re-breathing apparatus and in emergency procedures for escaping from disabled sub... More
Faro de las Cabezas de San Juan, Cabezas de San Juan, Las Croabas, Faj...
Significance: In 1782, one hundred years before the final construction of Cabo San Juan Lighthouse, Fray Inigo Abbad y Lasierra, who wrote the first formal history of Puerto Rico stated that: "The mountain peak... More
Naval Base Philadelphia-Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Foundry-Propeller...
Significance: Built as part of the Navy's vast expansion to meet the projected needs of WWI, Building 20 became the U.S. Navy's sole production facility for propellers. During WWII the facility produced over 5,... More
Oakland Naval Supply Center, Warehouse Type D, Maritime Street at Seve...
Survey number: HABS CA-2614-D Building/structure dates: 1942- 1944 Initial Construction
U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Additional Piers and Quay Walls, S13 to...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a stadium, public building, sports arena, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
James Madison, July 5, 1812. Act of Congress regarding Maritime Defens...
Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...
Public domain image with Picryl description as title Public domain photograph of shipyard, ship docks, harbor, port, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE SUMAC, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Bas...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE SUMAC, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Bas...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, Waterfront at Lincoln Avenue, Port Hu...
Significance: This vessel was built to serve as a 180' U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The federal government purchased or built thirty-nine of these vessels, built in three sub-classes, from 1942-1944. The United S... More
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter PLANETREE, San Francisco, San Francisco County...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter PLANETREE, San Francisco, San Francisco County...
Public domain photograph of Vietnam War, the 1960s, 1970s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter PLANETREE, San Francisco, San Francisco County...
Public domain photograph of Vietnam War, the 1960s, 1970s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Percy & Small Shipyard, 263 Washington Street, Bath, Sagadahoc County,...
Public domain photograph of a ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Coast Guard Station, Delaware Bay, Cape May Point, Cape May Count...
Public domain scan of a map, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
City Pier A, Battery Place at Hudson River, New York, New York County,...
Significance: City Pier A is the oldest functioning pier in New York City. The pier and foundations represent a good example of the use of concrete in maritime projects in the late 19th century. The clock tow... More
Whitehead Light Station, Whitehead Island, East northeast of Tenants H...
Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Delaware Valley, Docked off Hornet Aven...
Significance: This vessel, designated YFB-83, was the oldest of the two vehicle and passenger transport ferries last in service in Hawaii. YFB-83 was representative of the ferries used at Pearl Harbor in an era... More
Sand Island Light Station, Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters, Bayfield, B...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N44 Survey number: HABS WI-313-A
Thomas Jefferson to Charles Gravier, Comte de Vergennes, November 14, ...
in French; with Report on Lister Asquith's Maritime Law Case; William & Catherine (ship)
Thomas Jefferson to Charles Gravier, Comte de Vergennes, November 14, ...
in French; with Report on Lister Asquith's Maritime Law Case; William & Catherine (ship)
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter TANEY, Pier 5, Pratt Street, Baltimore, Indepe...
Significance: The U.S. Coast Cutter TANEY was commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1936 and served the American public for 50 years, including distinguished service during World War II. The TANEY i... More
Steam Tug HERCULES, Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Cou...
Significance: The Steam Tug HERCULES is a National Historic Landmark, significant as the only oceangoing steam tug on the West Coast. Typical in the early 20th century, this steam tug hauled log floats, large ... More
Naval Base Philadelphia-Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, League Island, Ph...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Presque Isle Lighthouse, Peninsula Drive, Presque Isle State Park, Eri...
Survey number: HABS PA-624 Building/structure dates: 1872 Initial Construction
Two-Sail Bateau E. C. COLLIER, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mills S...
Significance: This vessel represents one of the oldest and last boats in the Maryland oyster dredging fleet. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-32 Survey number: HAER MD-77 Buildin... More
USS SHACKLE, ARS 9, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Structural Shop, Near State Highway 37, Va...
Significance: Mare Island was established by Commander (later Admiral) David Glasgow Farragut as the first Naval base in California. Building No. 51 was a prime example of an industrial building constructed by... More
Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Structural Shop, Near State Highway 37, Va...
Significance: Mare Island was established by Commander (later Admiral) David Glasgow Farragut as the first Naval base in California. Building No. 51 was a prime example of an industrial building constructed by... More
Schooner "Lettie G. Howard", South Street Seaport Museum, New York, Ne...
Significance: This vessel is the last remaining example of a FREDONIA model schooner, once the standard fishing boat type in North American offshore fisheries. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this s... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,...
Significance: The Huntington Beach Municipal Pier is locally important because it was constructed for the express purpose of establishing the city of Huntington Beach as a West Coast resort community. As such,... More
Tarr and Wonson Paint Factory, End of Horton Street, Gloucester, Essex...
Significance: The Tarr and Wonson Paint Factory is significant as the first U.S. manufacturer of copper paint, which was used on the bottom of boats to prevent marine growth. Survey number: HAER MA-166 Build... More
Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park, 1401 Marina Way South, Ric...
Survey number: HAER CA-326 Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Naval Base Philadelphia-Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Lift Bridge, Mout...
Significance: Planned as part of the pre-WWII enlargement of the shipyard in support of a two-ocean navy, the bridge was built to provide direct vehicular and rail access to the western portion of the Navy Yard... More
Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...
Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More
Schooner ERNESTINA, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park State...
Significance: ERNESTINA is an example of Essex fishing schooner design and has been used for a variety of purposes. She worked in Grand Banks fishing during the peak of sail and is the oldest surviving Grand B... More
Point Wilson Light Station, Harbor Defense Way, Port Townsend, Jeffers...
Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Isla de Mona Light, Mona Island, Cabo Rojo, Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR
Significance: Mona Island Light is the only existing lighthouse for which two entirely different plans were drawn between 1885-1886. The first plan called for a 2nd class light, 22 miles range light beam, 3 ke... More
Steam Tug EPPLETON HALL, Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisc...
Significance: The steam side paddlewheel tugboat EPPLETON HALL was the last of the famed British paddleboats to be built. Its engine is the once-common, but now rare, twin sidelever "grasshopper" engine. It ... More
Steam Tug EPPLETON HALL, Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisc...
Significance: The steam side paddlewheel tugboat EPPLETON HALL was the last of the famed British paddleboats to be built. Its engine is the once-common, but now rare, twin sidelever "grasshopper" engine. It ... More
Steam Tug EPPLETON HALL, Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisc...
Significance: The steam side paddlewheel tugboat EPPLETON HALL was the last of the famed British paddleboats to be built. Its engine is the once-common, but now rare, twin sidelever "grasshopper" engine. It ... More
Purse Seiner SHENANDOAH, Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society and M...
Significance: It is a classic example of a wood-hulled Puget Sound purse seiner from the early to mid-twentieth century. She is one of the last of the Gig Harbor-built purse seiners and one of only two Skansie... More
Kake Salmon Cannery, 540 Keku Road, Kake, Wrangell-Petersburg Census A...
Significance: The Kake Cannery was one of 134 canneries built in southeast Alaska between 1878 and 1949. It is located south of Kake Village on the northwestern corner of Kupreanof Island in the Alexander Arch... More
Steam Schooner WAPAMA, Kaiser Shipyard No. 3 (Shoal Point), Richmond, ...
The Schooner was moved from Sausalito, California to Richmond, California Significance: The last surviving example afloat of some 225 steam schooners specially designed for use in the 19th and 20th century Paci... More
Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Sho...
Site contains fog signal house, fog bells & fog whistle house. Significance: One of only four lighthouses authorized by President Washington, Portland Head Light was the first lighted by the federal government.... More
Naval Torpedo Station, Firing Pier, North end of Gould Island in Narra...
Significance: The firing pier is part of a complex built by the Navy during the World War II expansion of the Naval Torpedo Station at Newport, Rhode Island. This complex, located at the north end of Gould Isl... More
Naval Torpedo Station, Firing Pier, North end of Gould Island in Narra...
Significance: The firing pier is part of a complex built by the Navy during the World War II expansion of the Naval Torpedo Station at Newport, Rhode Island. This complex, located at the north end of Gould Isl... More
US Coast Guard Cutter STORIS, Womens Bay, Kodiak, Kodiak Island Boroug...
See also HAER MI-121 for similar documentation. Includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER AK-49 for similar documentation. Includes drawings, photographs, and written data. Significance: ... More
US Coast Guard Cutter STORIS, Womens Bay, Kodiak, Kodiak Island Boroug...
See also HAER MI-121 for similar documentation. Includes drawings, photographs, and written data. See also HAER AK-49 for similar documentation. Includes drawings, photographs, and written data. Significance: ... More
KATHRYN-Two-sail Bateau "Skipjack", Dogwood Harbor, Chesapeake Bay, Ti...
Significance: National Historic Landmark. This vessel is one of the oldest skipjacks in the Maryland oyster dredging fleet and is of unusual construction, having a V-bottom construction, but with a rounded chi... More
KATHRYN-Two-sail Bateau "Skipjack", Dogwood Harbor, Chesapeake Bay, Ti...
Significance: National Historic Landmark. This vessel is one of the oldest skipjacks in the Maryland oyster dredging fleet and is of unusual construction, having a V-bottom construction, but with a rounded chi... More
Strikers at Commerce Dept. Pickets at the Department of Commerce prote...
Public domain photograph of official photograph, building on the background, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Maritime squills in clouds & sky (Absalom's Pillar, etc.)
Picryl description: Public domain image of a quarry, excavation or mining site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Launching of 10,000 ton ships. The first of 90 sister ships to be buil...
Public domain photograph - historical image of North Carolina, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Seamen in hiring hall. National Maritime Union, New York City
Public domain photograph of New York City, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Washington, D.C. Under the auspices of the Bureau of University Travel...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a school auditorium, college, education, building interior, free to use, no copyright restrictions.