The Steamship Historical Society of America

Membership has New Benefits for 2008!

SSHSA has launched its new Passenger-Partner Program so that our members may show their membership card and receive special discounts onboard all types of excursion vessels. Organizations participating thus far include:

The Belle of Louisville & Spirit of Jefferson - Louisville, Kentucky; Diamond Jack's River Tours - Detroit, Michigan; Bay Queen, Narragansett Bay, Warren, Rhode Island; Boston Harbor Cruises, Boston, Massachusetts; Block Island Ferries, Nelseco Navigation, New London, Connecticut; Bar Harbor Whale Watch, Bar Harbor, Maine. Many more partners will be added!

 Close your eyes. Remember that boat trip you took? The warm summer breezes blowing past the mournful cry of the seagulls; the sound of the engines pumping away; the magnificent scenery floating past; it's a way of life that's fading into well, history. But you, yes, you, can help keep it alive, by becoming a member of The Steamship Historical Society of America!

Your membership makes a difference! With it, you get our magnificent Quarterly Magazine, Steamboat Bill, filled with superbly written and professionally edited articles about ships the world over. You'll receive our Quarterly Newsletter, The Telegraph, which keeps our members up-to-date on Society news and offerings. You'll have special discount offerings for research, photographs, and cruises, as well as (coming soon) access to our member's only area on our website, www.sshsa.org.

Most importantly are the acquaintances that you'll make; you'll have the opportunity through chapter meetings, regional gatherings, and national conferences, to meet new life-long friends who are all interested in maritime history.. just like you!

It really couldn't be easier to join! Below is a link to a form to fill out for membership information. When we receive your membership, we'll send you 4 issues of Steamboat Bill, our 88-page quarterly magazine (one each quarter with membership). Each issue is packed with great articles and information on Maritime History. Printed on archival stock, each issue is a keepsake, which can be savored for a lifetime! Membership starts at just $50.00 USD, so come onboard and Join Now!

To become a member, download the printable application form below.