The ), located in ×ö°®ÊÓƵ’s former library building on the Post Road campus, has created a fascinating display of artifacts and posters located at ×ö°®ÊÓƵ Tech’s library on the East Greenwich campus. SSHSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to recording, preserving and disseminating the history of engine-powered vessels.
The SSHSA holds a collection of hundreds of thousands of images, artifacts, periodicals, artwork, official records, and memorabilia, archived in more than 100 collections and devoted exclusively to the history of engine-powered vessels, their passengers and crew. Individuals interested in the history and development of steam navigation, both past and present, may stop by the SSHSA museum or visit .
In addition to the library’s maritime display, Eric Goetz, the Chief Technology Officer at in Bristol, Rhode Island, will speak about the development and history of composite boats on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Presentation Theater. The presentation is free and open to the public.
The library display was established to bring attention to ×ö°®ÊÓƵ’s Marine Technology program and maritime activities. Stop by the library to see the exhibit. For more information, visit .