Membership


SSHSA is the premier 501(c)3 organization for all ships engine-powered. Whether you’re a ship history buff; maritime collector or artist; a former or current ship crew member; a professional historian; a Navy veteran or maritime academy alum; or maybe even a scuba diver looking to learn more about your latest underwater discovery, SSHSA is the place for you.

Our members include maritime collectors and artists, current and former ship crew members, historians and students, genealogists, scuba divers, cruise travelers, ship engineers and architects, and maritime history enthusiasts.

Scroll down to see all the membership levels and associated benefits of joining SSHSA.

  • PowerShips Magazine This prestigious quarterly, full color magazine is filled with history – from the mechanical and industrial history of powered ships to the culture of fine ocean liners; to maritime news, book reviews, museum features, and more.
  • Discounts on research, photos, and in the Ship Store.
  • Free maritime museum visits with any Cabin Class membership.
  • E-Newsletters The Telegraph and Ahoy!
  • Join a local chapter and meet fellow SSHSA members.