Museum News and Exhibits
The Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler is a non-profit organization, so all membership and donations are tax deductible. We wish to thank those who have donated generously to make this year's exhibits and events possible. We're ready for an exciting 2010! If you wish to make a donation or become a new member, please contact the museum office by phone (718) 409-7218, fax (718) 409-6130, or email us at maritimeindustry@sunymaritime.edu
GOOD CHEAP TREASURES!
Seek your treasures at the First Annual Homecoming Maritime Industry Museum Silent Auction, Saturday, September 25th. Bargain bid for a relaxing vacation, sailing cruises, dinners, and exquisite maritime artifacts for your dream booty.
WHERE: Vander Clute Hall (Mess Deck)
WHEN: Homecoming 10am – 2pm
Generous donors have donated their treasures in support of our beloved museum, so do your part and remember the ole Sally Port saying “BID EARLY AND OFTEN”
Silent Auction Item Descriptions
2009 Fundraiser
Seventh Annual Party & Silent Auction
Celebrating Maritime Humanitarianism
Seaman's Church Institute & Project Hope
and Honoring Admiral Floyd "Hoss Miller, USN Ret., Class of 1953
NEW SHIP MODELS
Z-Drive Tug
Donated by Great Lakes Towing
Cleveland,Ohio
Towboat
Donated by Kirby Marine, Houston Texas
Flying Cloud
Donated by Charles Measter
NEW EXHIBITS
Marine Insurance
Located on A-Deck of the South Bastion is the new Marine Insurance Exhibit. Marine insurance documents and books showcase the exhibit.
General Slocom
Located on B-Deck, center bastion. Slocum Model, two Slocum paintings, pictures, and books.
Mini-Model Collection
MINITURE SHIP MODELS (Whiteside Collection)
Ship modeling has its’ origin in the dawn of civilization. Early Egyptian tombs were found to contain ship models. Apparently they were used both as a toy, and also as a religious object symbolizing the carrying of the tomb’s occupant to the after world.
As man expanded his horizon in exploration, trade, and warfare, so did his knowledge of the sea. Naval architecture (vessel design) became more sophisticated. However, all to often, the ship workers were illiterate. As a result models were made to show the workers how the ribs, hull, etc. were to be constructed. Models were also used to show specific features of a vessel to a potential customer, that otherwise would not be seen.
Models come in various scales, depending on the purpose or need for the model. Scale is the ratio between a full size vessel and the model. The museum’s exhibit consists of 1:1250 scale models, which indicates that one inch of the model represents approximately 100 feet of the original full size Vessel.
Although small scale models have been built through out history, these small scale water line models were only first mass produced at the turn of the 20th century. They were originally produced for War Games use and toys. During World War I and II, they were used to train aviation pilots in identifying various vessels. Between the two world wars, Germany became the leader in making these models in a 1:1250 scale. This scale was used for metric measurement purposes. Today Germany is still the leader in production of these models, although they are made in many countries.
Over the years the workmanship and artistry in the making of these small scale models has greatly improved. In addition, collectors of maritime memorabilia, with limited accommodations, can now have hundreds of different models. As every model is in the same size, or nearly so, comparison can be made to show the development of vessels.
The Maritime Industry Museum is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.
Thank you,
Captain Eric J. Johansson
Executive Director
Maritime Industry Museum ejohansson@sunymaritime.edu
