SSHSA Speaker Series 2026 – Live at the Ship History Center or via Zoom
Join us at the Ship History Center near the airport in Warwick, Rhode Island. These events are open to members, the public, and is also available via Zoom.
Doors open at 10 a.m., lecture begins at 10:30 a.m. ET, unless otherwise specified.
- March 7, SSHSA Board VP, Captain Eric Takakjian will present about the Yarmouth Castle Burning, the Deadliest Passenger Ship Disaster off the Coast of the United States since 1934.
- March 28, Dan Harrington, Long time columnist for the Providence Journal presents Larchmont Remembered: the Amazing Story of New England’s Most Horrific Maritime Disaster.
- TBA, Author, Shipwreck Hunter and lawyer, Jennifer Sellitti will present about The Adriatic Affair: A Maritime Hit-and-Run off the Coast of Nantucket.
- May 21, 6:30 p.m., Author Bruce Kopytek presents: The D&C Lake Lines and the Fabulous Luxury Liners of the Great Lakes. Presentation via Zoom, Watch Party in person featuring collections from the Great Lakes at the Ship History Center.
- October, TBA, Brian Wallin will present Ida Lewis: The Legendary Lady Light Keeper of Lime Rock.
Open Houses – Open to Members and the General Public
Join us on June 19, 2026 & October 10, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET.
Tour our collections and learn about the history of steamships and engine-powered vessels. Explore hundreds of models, photos, maritime artworks, and other artifacts.
- Tour
- Selfie Station with Nautical Props
- Deck Games (games people used to play on ocean liners)
- Coloring station
- Scavenger hunt & more
Watch your emails for details and more events to come!