Historic Ships in Baltimore, Maritime museum in Inner Harbor, Baltimore, US
The Historic Ships collection includes four military vessels and one lighthouse, showcasing different periods of American naval engineering and maritime history.
The USS Constellation, built in 1854, served as the last sail-only warship designed by the United States Navy until its decommissioning in 1955.
The museum preserves and exhibits five National Historic Landmarks that reflect the evolution of American maritime operations from the Civil War through World War II.
Visitors can explore all five vessels with a single admission ticket, accessing guided tours and interpretive exhibits throughout the Inner Harbor location.
The USS Torsk submarine executed the final underwater attack of World War II, sinking two Japanese vessels in the East China Sea.
Location: Maryland
Website: http://historicships.org
GPS coordinates: 39.28610,-76.61240
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
Marine museums present the history of seafaring, scientific exploration of the oceans, and the diversity of marine life. These institutions display ship models, nautical instruments, aquariums with living sea creatures, and exhibitions about oceanography. Visitors learn about historical voyages of discovery, modern ocean research, and the protection of marine ecosystems. Notable examples include the Oceanogràfic in Valencia with its various marine biotopes, the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam with its collection on Dutch naval history, and the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, founded in 1910. The Maritime Museum of San Diego preserves historic vessels, while the Museum of Oceanography in Sopot documents Baltic Sea research. These museums combine scientific education with the fascination for seas and oceans.
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