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Wilmington, DE
34
Miles From Center City Philly:
Sail Aboard A 17th-Century Dutch Tall Ship Replica
The Kalmar Nyckel is a 97-foot, 317-ton replica of a 1629 Dutch pinnace tall ship first launched from the same site where "New Sweden," the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware River Valley, was established. The Kalmar Nyckel offers a . . .
The Kalmar Nyckel is a 97-foot, 317-ton replica of a 1629 Dutch pinnace tall ship first launched from the same site where "New Sweden," the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware River Valley, was established. The Kalmar Nyckel offers a wide array of sailing opportunities, and exhibits . . .
Beach Haven, NJ
68
Miles From Center City Philly:
Museum Preserving New Jersey Maritime History
Museum containing the most extensive collection of maritime history and artifacts in the entire state of New Jersey, including shipwreck finds, photos, navigation equipment and more.
Museum containing the most extensive collection of maritime history and artifacts in the entire state of New Jersey, including shipwreck finds, photos, navigation equipment and more.
Lewes, DE
120
Miles From Center City Philly:
Museum With Important Pieces of Maritime Art & Memorabilia
The Cannonball House in Delaware has come to symbolize the town of Lewes; previous uses included a restaurant, a laundry store and, for a time, the mayor's office. Harkening back to the town's rich nautical heritage, today the Cannonball House is the . . .
The Cannonball House in Delaware has come to symbolize the town of Lewes; previous uses included a restaurant, a laundry store and, for a time, the mayor's office. Harkening back to the town's rich nautical heritage, today the Cannonball House is the home of The Lewes Historical Society's maritime m . . .
Rehoboth Beach, DE
128
Miles From Center City Philly:
Museum & Restored Late 19th Century Life Saving Station
Be swept back to a time when night-time beach patrols and perilous high seas rescues were the only way to save shipwreck victims along the coasts of the United States. The original Indian River Life-Saving Station was built in 1876 for use by the Uni . . .
Be swept back to a time when night-time beach patrols and perilous high seas rescues were the only way to save shipwreck victims along the coasts of the United States. The original Indian River Life-Saving Station was built in 1876 for use by the United States Lifesaving Service, a government organi . . .
Fenwick Island, DE
140
Miles From Center City Philly:
One of The Largest Mid-Atlantic Shipwreck Artifact Museums
The museum collection of shipwrecked and recovered artifacts is one of the largest in the Mid-Atlantic and contains shipwreck artifacts both regional and worldwide. The museum houses about 10,000 artifacts at all times, while the other 80% are rotat . . .
The museum collection of shipwrecked and recovered artifacts is one of the largest in the Mid-Atlantic and contains shipwreck artifacts both regional and worldwide. The museum houses about 10,000 artifacts at all times, while the other 80% are rotated throughout museum exhibits around the world. . . .
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