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If you have a question about a family member who may have sailed on a ship around Cape Horn, or served in the U.S. Navy, many of these associations know genealogists who can help. If you do not see your organization in the directory, send information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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American Lighthouse Coordinating Committee

The American Lighthouse Coordinating Committee (ALCC) is a non-profit corporation composed of a consortium of organizations and individuals dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of American lighthouses.

Ancient Boat Society

The Ancient Boat Society is a not-for-profit organization that preserves maritime heritage through several programs, including restoration of the 1928 Lake Union Dreamboat Barbalee, and support for the restoration of the art deco ferry Kalakala.

Association for Great Lakes Maritime History

The Association for Great Lakes Maritime History is an international organization of museums, historical societies, libraries, archives, and individuals interested in preserving Great Lakes maritime history.

Association for Maritime Preservation

Based in Rockland, Maine, the Association for Maritime Preservation is a non-profit actively engaged in preserving significant historic sailing vessels and their maritime history through education and preservation projects. AMP was created out of the passion for touching, feeling, seeing and experiencing history and is committed to historic and environmental stewardship.

Barrier Islands Park Society

The Barrier Island Parks Society is a non-profit organization providing support to our affiliated barrier island state parks including Gasparilla, Cayo Costa, Don Pedro and Stump Pass, their lighthouses, exhibits, personnel and natural assets.

Bayshore Discovery Project

Bayshore Discovery Project The Bayshore Discovery Project's mission is to motivate people to take care of the environment, the history, and the culture of New Jersey's Bayshore Region through education, preservation, and example. The facility includes the Bivalve Shipping Sheds and Wharves, a restored 1904 structure that was once the center of the area's oyster industry.

Boston Marine Society

Founded in 1754, the Boston Marine Society, an organization of sea captains, is the oldest society of its kind in the world.

Boston Port and Seaman's Aid Society

The Boston Port and Seamen's Aid Society was founded in 1829 under the guidance of Father Edward Thompson Taylor, known as the Sailor Preacher, in Boston's historic North Square.

Bremerton Historic Ships Association

The Bremerton Historic Ships Association is a not-for-profit organization that owns and operates the USS Turner Joy, an historic destroyer from the Vietnam War era.

Buffalo Maritime Center

The Buffalo Maritime Center includes the Historic Boat Museum, featuring more than 100 small craft, and the Boat-Building Center, a hands-on learning environment.

Canal Corridor Association

The Canal Corridor Association preserves history, protects nature and open space, and creates destinations where people can learn and have fun in the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor

Carrabelle Lighthouse Association

The Carabelle Lighthouse Association is working with the City of Carrabelle to restore the Crooked River Lighthouse.

Carroll County Wabash and Erie Canal

Founded in 1972, the Carroll County Wabash & Erie Canal is dedicated to the preservation of the stretch of the Wabash & Erie Canal located in Delphi, Indiana.

Chicamacomico Historical Association

The Chicamacomico Historical Association is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is working to restore, preserve and interpret the buildings and history of Chicamacomico Life-saving Station, as well as the U.S. Life-Saving Service and its successors.

Classic Yacht Association

The Classic Yacht Association is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1969 to promote and encourage the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of fine old power-driven pleasure craft.